Maintaining a commercial vessel can be a lot of work. You will need to keep it clean in order to safeguard yourself, your crew, and your catch. There are also standard occurrences of maintenance that you will need to navigate yourself, or hire out a boat mechanic for assistance, if need be. As boat repairs,…
As economic circumstances continue to ebb and flow in the United States, so too does the commercial fishing industry. In Newport, Rhode Island, a central location for commercial and industrial fishing on the Atlantic Ocean, some recent changes to the area are having a sizable impact on local fishermen. Facing an uncertain future, how these…
Golden tilefish. Sure, they get the name because of how they look. However, it would also make sense if they earned that name off of what you could get for them, too. Plenty of people make tilefish a part of their sushi, many do so daily. If you’ve been looking to get into fishing for…
We are sure that, when we say Washington, fishing is not the first activity that comes to your mind. Aerospace, information and communications technology, forest products, military and defense… Those are some of the activities amongst the key industries. However, as every state with a coast, there is another important activity for the local economy:…
There are few joys in life as pleasurable as fishing. Out on the open water, experiencing nature, and reeling in fish after fish is a relaxing and rewarding way to spend your day. If you are thinking about turning your pastime into a profession and making the leap toward a career in commercial fishing, however,…
Are you thinking about expanding your commercial fishing business into the Pacific Island regions? Does it feel like it’s all too much work to find the Commercial Fishing Permits that you need? We’ve got your back. Over the years, we’ve supported fishing professionals worldwide, enabling them to navigate the “regulatory seas” (so to speak) while…
The Louisiana coastline offers industrial fishing opportunities that are unmatched in the U.S. To make sure that your fishing operation is getting the maximum value from your catch, it is important to keep up with the latest news on commercial fishing permits in the Southeast region. With so many rules and regulations pertaining to fishing…
Alaska is one of the largest fishing states in the USA, with a thriving commercial fishing industry that supports thousands of jobs and generates billions of dollars in revenue. However, in order to fish commercially in Alaska, you need to have the right permit. The application process for commercial fishing permits in Alaska can seem…
Beginning to fish for herring but don’t know which NOAA permits are right for your vessel? Or, have you started to look into it, only to find that you don’t know which sources of information you can trust? In regards to some permits, there are very specific regulations. That’s absolutely the case when it comes…
There are plenty of reasons why Florida’s population continues to surge. People from all over the U.S. are flocking to the Sunshine State, and it is not just because it lives up to its nickname. While the weather in Florida is pretty much unbeatable when compared to much of the rest of the country, it…