Looking for an easier way of going about documenting your boat? Does the process of registering a vessel seem like it should be more straightforward? These are the kinds of concerns that inspired us to initially create our portal. We wanted to offer a platform where vessel owners could quickly and conveniently register their boats. …
USCG Documentation with a Fishery Endorsement
For commercial fishing within the United States or the EEZ, vessels that meet the criteria—measuring at least five net tons in volume and fully U.S.-owned—should be documented with a “Fishery” endorsement. This can be selected when completing the U.S. Coast Guard documentation form.
Click here to apply for initial USCG documentation.
If your vessel is already documented and you need to add a Fishery endorsement, use this link for a Change of Endorsement/Trade Indicator.
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