Application for IFQ / CDQ Hired Master Permit - Commercial Fishing Permits Center

Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) permit holders must use this application to obtain hired master permits in the IFQ Program and by CDQ permit holders in the Western Alaska Community Development Quota Program.

A brief description of the form or Application to be filled out here.

FILLABLE_CLASS
Add name of CLASS under Advanced -> Default Value. Ex: Fillable_Alaska_1_999
Vessel Name
Vessel Use / Endorsement*
- Pleasure
- Commercial
Official Number*
Confirm Official Number*
Contact Information
Name
First Last
Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Phone*
Proof of a minimum of 20% ownership in the vessel listed in Block C by the Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Permit holder in Block A for a period of 12 months immediately preceding the date of application. Acceptable proof of ownership is limited to:
Documentation establishing indirect ownership of the vessel if the IFQ permit holder listed in Block A is not the person named on the USCG Abstract of Title or State of Alaska vessel license or registration. Acceptable documentation may include corporate annual reports, stock certificates, tax returns, annual meeting minutes, etc.
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Max. file size: 2 MB.
IFQ/CDQ Permit Holder Information
Name of IFQ Permit Holder
NMFS Person ID
Is your business mailing address temporary or permanent?
- Permanent
- Temporary
Business Mailing Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Business Telephone Number
Business Fax Number
Business Email Address
Purpose of Application
Indicate whether adding or deleting a hired master permit holder
- Add Permit Holder
- Delete Permit Holder
Should the hired master permit(s) be mailed directly to the hired master(s)
- Yes
- No
Sablefish Permit Number(s)
Sablefish Permit Number(s)
Category
- A
- B
- C
- D
Halibut Permit Number(s)
Halibut Permit Number(s)
Category
- A
- B
- C
- D
NOTE Category "A" (freezer vessel) IFQ permit holders and CDQ halibut permit holders are not required to send proof of vessel ownership but MUST provide the vessel information requested in Block C
Identification of Vessel Upon Which IFQ/CDQ Halibut or Sablefish Will be Fished
Vessel Name
Length Overall
ADF&G Number
USCG Number
IFQ Permit Holder For Quota Share in Category B,C, or D
Does the IFQ Permit Holder hold an ownership interest of at least 20% in the vessel named in Block C?
- Yes
- No
United States Coast Gaurd (USCG) Abstract of Title, for all USCG documented vessels
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Max. file size: 2 MB.
State of Alaska vessel license or registration, for all undocumented vessels
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Max. file size: 2 MB.
*If title or registration documents do not show that the IFQ permit holder owns a minimum of 20% ownership of the vessel, attach additional written documentation showing percentage of ownership.
- If the IFQ permit holder is a non-individual entity, such as a corporation, partnership or association, proceed to Block F.
- If the IFQ permit holder is an individual, proceed to Block E
IFQ Permit Holders for Quota Share in Category B, C, or D: Individuals Only
Has the IFQ permit holder held an ownership interest of at least 20% in the vesseel named in Block C for the 12 months immediately preceeding the date of this application?
- Yes
- No
If NO, is the individual IFQ permit holder owner applying for a hired master permit and seeking an exemption from the 12-month vessel ownership requirement?
- Yes
- No
If YES, Go to Block G
Hired Master Information
Full name of Hired Master Permit Holder
NMFS Person ID
Is the business mailing address permanent or temporary?
- Permanent
- Temporary
Business Mailing Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Business Telephone Number
Business Fax Number
Business Email Address
Hired Master Information (Continued)
Full name of Hired Master Permit Holder
NMFS Person ID
Is the business mailing address permanent or temporary?
- Permanent
- Temporary
Business Mailing Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Business Telephone Number
Business Fax Number
Business Email Address
Hired Master Information (Continued)
Full name of Hired Master Permit Holder
NMFS Person ID
Is the business mailing address permanent or temporary?
- Permanent
- Temporary
Business Mailing Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Business Telephone Number
Business Fax Number
Business Email Address
12 Month Ownership Exemption Request
Indicate the type of exemption you are seeking
- Vessel Lost
- Vessel irreparably damaged
- Vessel temporarily disabled and unavailable for at least 60 days
USCG Form 2692
Max. file size: 2 MB.
Claim of Vessel Loss or Irreparable Vessel Damage
Name of the vessel
ADF&G Number of vessel
USCG Number of vessel
Date the vessel was lost or irreparably damaged
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Indicate whether attached USCG form 2692 was submitted concerning this incident
- Yes
- No
Indicate cause of the vessel loss or damage (may check more than one)
- Act of God
- Act of war
- A collision
- An act or omission of a party other than IFQ permit holde or representative of the IFQ permit holder
- Any other event not caused by the willful misconduct of the IFQ permit holder or representative of the IFQ permit holder
Before the vessel was lost or irreparably damaged, was the vessel used to harvest halibut or sablefish QS belonging to the IFQ permit holder?
- Yes
- No
Claim of Temporary Vessel Disablement
Name of the vessel
ADF&G Number of vessel
Name of the vessel
Date the vessel was temporary disabled
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Was the attached USCG Form 2692 submitted to USCG concerning this incident?
- Yes
- No
Was the vessel temporarily disabled by an accident that materially and adversely affected the vessel's seaworthiness or fitness for service?
- Yes
- No
Does the vessel require repairs from this incident that require at least 60 days to complete?
- Yes
- No
Before the vessel was temporarily disabled, was the vessel used to harvest halibut or sablefish IFQ belonging to the IFQ permit holder?
- Yes
- No
Application Fee
Price:
RENEWAL ADVANCED PAYMENT OPTION
- No Additional Years
- 2 year renewal +$75.00
- 3 year renewal +$150.00
- 4 year renewal +$225.00
- 5 year renewal +$300.00
Total
$450.00
Certification of IFQ Permit Holder
Consent*
I agree
I CERTIFY THAT THE RECITATIONS CONCERNING THE VESSEL: NAME, TONNAGE, DIMENSIONS, PROPULSION, OWNERSHIP, HAILING PORT, RESTRICTIONS, ENTITLEMENTS, REMARKS AND ENDORSEMENTS CONTAINED IN THE CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION REMAIN ABSOLUTELY THE SAME.
NAME:*
Type your full name to sign this secure webform
Signature*
CAPACITY OF PERSON SIGNING (E.G., OWNER, AGENT, TRUSTEE, GENERAL PARTNER, CORPORATE OFFICER, MEMBER)
Date
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Authorization*
I agree
I agree to pay the above total amount according to the card issuer agreement and hereby authorize the charge for the total amount above for the processing of selected permits. I understand that my application will be processed in the order in which it is received by Commercial Fishing Permits Center, a private fee-for-service documentation company, not owned or operated by any governmental agency. I understand that application and processing fees are non-refundable as per Commercial Fishing Permits Center's no refund policy. I understand that submitting another application for a license or permit will supersede the current/pending application for that license or permit. I understand that Commercial Fishing Permits Center does not issue or sell any licenses or permits.
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Contact Information

IFQ/CDQ Permit Holder Information

Purpose of Application

Identification of Vessel Upon Which IFQ/CDQ Halibut or Sablefish Will be Fished

IFQ Permit Holder For Quota Share in Category B,C, or D

IFQ Permit Holders for Quota Share in Category B, C, or D: Individuals Only

Hired Master Information

Hired Master Information (Continued)

Hired Master Information (Continued)

12 Month Ownership Exemption Request

Certification of IFQ Permit Holder