If you own a boat, keeping your documentation updated by the US Coast Guard (USCG) is important. The USCG ship documentation renewal application is typically expected to be submitted once every five years. Many other factors affect the time between one application and the next. To avoid issues involving having your vessel decommissioned while it’s…
It is not always simple to successfully run a commercial fishing operation, especially at the beginning. It’s possible that you’ll end up feeling bogged down with paperwork on land rather than getting to spend time out on the water doing what you love, and this could end up making you feel under a lot of…
Registering your commercial fishing vessel may be required at the state or federal level, perhaps both. If you need to complete USCG registration, it can be a bit of an overwhelming prospect. Fortunately, these days you can complete much of the process online, including paying for your registration. Before getting started, it makes sense to…
Running a commercial fishing operation is exciting and can be a dream come true, but it also comes with a list of responsibilities that you need to be aware of and are obligated to take care of. Using a USCG documentation lookup service will give you a variety of vital information about a specific boat….
When you’re ready to sell a boat, there are a lot of things to consider to be sure it’s done properly for both parties involved. In addition to providing details about the boat and high-quality images to go with it, you need to have all of the relevant paperwork in order. That includes the USCG…
Documenting a commercial vessel with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) is necessary for a variety of business-related reasons. One of the main reasons is that you need a federal registration for your vessel in order to freely sail the US sea territory as well as to increase your chances of obtaining financing. Commercial fishermen…
Commercial fishing, as a career, can take you to some interesting places. If a nomadic life at sea carries a certain allure to you, you might find that this line of work can turn your favorite pastime into a lucrative profession. Depending on what your primary or desired catch is, you can find yourself and…
Are you thinking about going out on your own to start a career in commercial fishing? There is a significant amount of preparation that needs to take place before you can begin to cast your lines or set your traps. Whatever type of fish you’re attempting to catch, you’ll need proper commercial vessel documentation. Luckily,…
Have you grown weary of having to go to site after site to find everything you need for your commercial fishing business? Does it feel like too much of a chore to have to go to one place for your federal permits, another for your state licensing, and then somewhere else for your USCG documentation?…
The economic health of the United States as well as the entire world is significantly impacted by commercial fishing. This business is highly regulated since there is a lot of money to be earned in it. This regulation maintains a healthy level of competition and a safe environment for all commercial anglers. Even though you…