This is what I gathered.
Here's all the info:
FishSafe.info | Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety
FishSafe.info | Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety
FishSafe.info | Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety
BEGINNING OCTOBER 16, 2012, ALL COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSELS THAT OPERATE BEYOND 3 NAUTICAL MILES FROM THE BASELINE (SHORE) WILL NEED TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A DOCKSIDE SAFETY EXAM.
FishSafe.info | Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety
FishSafe.info | Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety
FishSafe.info | Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety
Basically the same regs for "commercial" fishing vessels that have always been in place, are all still in effect.
The difference now is:
1. You need an inspection, to prove your in compliance.
And
2.The boundary line has been moved to include anything outside 3 miles..
So that means, if your boat is DOCUMENTED you will need a ships station license from the FCC. (as required in the regs)
State registered boats do not need this.
Also if your boat is documented make sure it is documented for "commercial" use and not JUST "recreational" use
You want it documented as BOTH. otherwise If your out past 3 miles with your family on a documented commercial only boat, you better have survival suits for your wife and kids..
You don't need day shapes or alcohol testing kits or compass deviation charts. UNLESS you fall into that category of boats per the regs. Are you over 36 feet? are you Dragging? Scolloping? etc....
You also need to have safety drills. If you have a 100T master license you can do them yourself. Otherwise a friend who has their 100T can do them for you..
FishSafe.info | Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety
FishSafe.info | Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety
FishSafe.info | Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety
FishSafe.info | Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety
FishSafe.info | Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety
FishSafe.info | Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety
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