Commercial Marine Vessel
License
Requirement
- Optional license for any commercial marine licensee to cover any person(s) on a vessel taking (catch or harvest) marine life for commercial purposes.
- Please be aware this does not include specific permitted activities that require an individual Commercial Marine License. Includes longline annual report requirements.
Fee
- $100 annual (<22’ vessel)
- $200 annual (≥22’ vessel)
- $1,500 annual (longline)
Additional Information
Other Commercial Fishers Licenses
Required for vessels catching Deep 7 bottomfish species.
Allows you to catch or sell bait species for fishing use.
Required to harvest and sell marine resources for commercial purposes in Hawaiʻi.
Authorizes the commercial take and sale of kala (unicornfish) under regulated limits.
Allows the use of lay nets under specific regulations to protect marine life and traditions.
Permits the commercial capture and sale of uhu (parrotfish) according to state rules.