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…
When you think about commercial fishing, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) may not be the first thing that comes to your mind. You may associate the Coast Guard with our armed forces, serving as an organization that provides defense for American waters. In truth, that assumption is not off-base. In fact, the ways in…
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…
When a vessel is put up for sale at public auction, the United States Coast Guard will send out a document known as the USCG Notice of Claim of lien to mortgage holders, debt holders, and any other parties with a financial interest in the Vessel. It is only possible to officially submit the Notice…
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…
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?…
With summer in full swing, you are likely eager to get your boat on the water. As a commercial fisherman, you are especially motivated, as spending large swaths of time out at sea is key to your livelihood. Before you leave the dock and drop your nets, however, it could not hurt to double-check that…
A documented vessel transfer is when an individual with a positive reputation with the United States Coast Guard sells, transfers, or gives their USCG-documented vessel to another individual. This can take place either directly or through a third party. When a vehicle is said to be “documented,” it indicates that it has passed an inspection…
Are you considering a career in commercial fishing? If so, you have probably done a fair amount of research, as this industry calls for a bit more than simply dropping a line into the water on a leisurely afternoon. Commercial and industrial fishing is a big business and a key pillar of the United States…