Commercial fishing is a profession. And like most professions, there is a career path. Unfortunately, that career path may not be as easy to follow or as well marked as many others.
That’s why the Pacific Marine Expo is now publishing this 10-part guide to help you navigate the choppy waters of moving from entry-level deckhand to commercial-fishing boat owner, moving through the many topics you’ll need to understand, and tasks you’ll need to accomplish, before you can captain your own vessel.
Fill out the short form to the right to get access to this useful guide including:
- Part 1 – The Business Plan
- Part 2 – Licensing and Permitting
- Part 3 – Getting the Loan
- Part 4 – Picking Your Vessel
- Part 5 – Outfitting Your Vessel
- Part 6 – Meeting your Safety Obligations
- Part 7 – Employing Deckhands and Other Crew Members
- Part 8 – Insurance
- Part 9 – Your Business Partners
- Part 10 – Your Exit Strategy
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