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…
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…
Though the work can be exhausting, and the hours can be long, commercial fishing is still a dream career for many. If you have ever been out on your boat fishing for your leisure, the thought has probably crossed your mind: what if I were to do this for a living? Commercial and industrial fishing…
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…
Fishing is a vital industry for many coastal communities in the United States. However, commercial fishing can be a complex and time-consuming endeavor, especially when it comes to obtaining the necessary permits, including USCG vessel documentation. The process of applying for and renewing commercial fishing permits can be confusing, and it’s easy to miss important…
Are you just starting out with your commercial fishing enterprise and want to make certain that you have all of the documentation you need? Did you recently branch out into fishing in a new area or for a new species and are worried that you may not be in compliance with the powers that be?…
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…