Have you ever wondered who looks after the United States oceans’ living marine resources and their habitat? Ask no more. The National Marine Fisheries Service has the answer. Informally known as NOAA Fisheries, it is a United States federal agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Founded in 1970, the…
Since then countless updates have been made to various state and federal mandates that vessel owners need to be aware of. Some of these changes are exclusive to specific types of vessels and how they’re used in various industries, such as the commercial fishing industry. In the year 1790, the 11th Act of the First…
For many people fishing is a hobby or even a passion. But for others, especially those near large bodies of water, fishing is a way of life – and that makes it a very profitable venture. Learning how to start a fishing business is both an exciting and rewarding experience as well, but there’s much…
Shark commercial fishing is a complex and often controversial topic, as sharks play a vital role in marine ecosystems and are also highly prized for their meat, fins, and other products. In the United States, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is responsible for managing and conserving shark populations, including issuing permits for commercial…
Have you been looking for a way to make the permits/NOAA Fisheries licensing process simpler? As a commercial fishing professional, do you feel that you spend too much time filling out forms that cut into the time you could spend, well, commercially fishing? If you feel that way, you aren’t alone. Unfortunately, it can feel…
While commercial fishing is tough work, it can also be quite profitable. With the right commercial fishing permits, you can catch in-demand fish that will net you a high dollar on the open market. Commercial fishing is a multi-billion dollar, global industry, and it does not take much research to figure out why. The demand…
Do you want to fish for groundfish in Alaska or the surrounding area? Is that already something you do professionally, but you want to expedite the commercial fishing permit process? If you want to fish for groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska, the Bering Sea, and the Aleutian Islands, then you need a Federal Fisheries…
Have you gotten used to faxing the documentation you need to the proper authorities? Does it feel like that, over time, the powers that be have made every task unnecessarily difficult on commercial fishing professionals like yourself? If you feel that way, you aren’t alone. In fact, you wouldn’t believe how many commercial fishing professionals…
Looking to make some money with your boat and make a living out of it? Learn how to start a fishing business the right way. You will find out it is not only about paying for licenses and bait as there are many important factors to keep in mind. A successful fishing business doesn’t just…
Commercial fishing is one of the most common coastwise activities in the United States. Every year, thousands of boat owners buy rods, harpoons, fishnets, and whatever fishing tools you can think of as their means of subsistence. Are you planning to use your ship or to acquire one to go fishing? There are some procedures…