Sport Vessel License (Application For Guided Sport Fishing Vessels) - Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Comission - 2001 Page 2

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License Information for Guided Sport Fishing Vessels
Vessels used for commercial fishing or related activities must be licensed by the Entry Commission, including fishing vessels,
tenders or packers, processing vessels and sport fishing charters . Sport fishing charters includes charter vessels and vessels
used for guided sport fishing. Bare boat rentals are not considered sport fishing charter vessels as long as guide services are not
included. If this vessel is used in the sport fishing charter service and also used in commercial fisheries, BOTH the Sport Vessel
License and Commercial Vessel License applications should be completed to provide all required information, although only one
license fee is required. Contact the ADF&G Sport Fish office in the area of operation for sport fishing regulations and requirements.
Fees are
The license fee is based upon the overall length of the vessel. There are six fee categories, ranging from $20 to $750.
based upon the overall length, defined as "the horizontal distance between the outboard side of the foremost
part of the stem and the outboard side of the aftermost part of the stern, excluding rudders, outboard motor
brackets, and other similar attachments."
The vessel license consists of a triangular metal ADF&G number plate, (issued only when the vessel is first licensed,) as well as a
printed vessel license receipt and annual sticker. If the vessel is registered for commercial salmon net fishing, the license may also
include a salmon net area tab. Once registered for a commercial salmon net area, in subsequent years a new area tab will be
issued only if the area is changed OR if the original tab is lost or damaged.
The application on the other side contains three sections. Part A requests the name and address of the vessel owner. There is also
space to provide a temporary mailing address if the license is to be mailed somewhere else. Part B requests descriptive
information about the vessel and the fishing activities in which it is used. Please provide as much of this information as possible,
although some of it may not be applicable to smaller vessels. Part C contains a certification section which must be signed by the
vessel owner or the owner's authorized agent. Part D (below) requests information we may need to determine if the vessel has
previously been assigned an ADF&G number.
USCG Documentation or Registration is required for all motorized vessels used in commercial fishing or sport charter fishing
activities. The United States Coast Guard assigns Official Documentation numbers to vessels measuring at least 5 net tons,
generally 32 feet or greater. Vessels under 5 net tons are assigned registration numbers, ('AK' numbers in Alaska). For applications
or information on registering boats under 5 tons in Alaska contact the USCG at 1-800-478-6381. For assistance with documentation
of vessels 5 net tons or over call 1-800-799-8362.
Changes of Ownership may be reported to the commission in two ways. If the vessel is not licensed for the year, the new owner
may complete the Vessel License application to provide the necessary information. If the vessel is already licensed for the year, a
Vessel License Change of Information form must be submitted with the current Vessel License Receipt.
Replacements for lost or damaged vessel licenses (metal ADF&G number plates, vessel receipts or stickers) may be requested
by completing a Request for Duplicate License form (available from CFEC or local ADF&G offices) and submitting it with the
appropriate fee.
*For Foreign Built and/or Registered Guided Sport Vessels: The issuance of this vessel license does not authorize any uses of the
vessel which are not in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. Agencies that should be consulted before using a
foreign hulled vessel for guided sport fishing are: the United States Coast Guard,the Alaska Department of Fish and Game,Sport
Fish Division,The Immigration and Naturalization Service in Ketchikan, AK., United States Maritime Administration in Washington,
D.C., United States Customs.
Part D: Vessel History
(complete this section ONLY if you do not know vessel's permanent ADF&G number)
Is there a triangular metal ADF&G number plate on vessel? ___________
If yes, what is the number on it? ___________
When did you purchase this vessel? ______________________
From whom? _________________________________
List any vessel registration or plate numbers issued to the vessel in other states, (CA, OR, WA,) and indicate which
years the vessel fished in each state: _____________________________________________________________________
Did previous owner use vessel for commercial fishing in Alaska? ________________________________________________
If yes, in which years was it fished? _______________________________________________________________________
Has vessel ever had a different name? ________ If yes, list previous name(s): ___________________________________
Has vessel ever been rebuilt or modified? If so, describe changes: ______________________________________________
Social Security numbers and other personal information required on this form pursuant to AS 16.05.480 may be used for fisheries research , management and licensing purposes and may
be disclosed to: the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the National Marine Fisheries Service and the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council as required for the preparation and
implementation of fishery management plans, Child Support Enforcement agencies for child support purposes, or other agencies or individuals as required by law or court order. Your
name, address and licenses held are public information which may be released.

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