Commercial Marine Vessel License

Summary

Optional vessel license for any commercial marine licensee to cover any person(s) on a vessel taking marine life for commercial purposes. Please be aware this does not include specific permitted activities that require an individual Commercial Marine License.

Authority

HAR §13-74-23

Fee

  • Less than 22′ vessel: $100 annual
  • Greater than or equal to 22′ vessel: $200 annual
  • Longline vessel: $1,500 annual

Apply

Online
In person

Additional Information

Other Commercial Fishers Licenses

Bottomfish Vessel Registration​

Required for vessels catching Deep 7 Bottomfish species

Bait License
(Aku Boat)

Allows catch of specific bait species for commercial aku boat fishing activities

Commercial Marine License​​

Required to catch and sell marine resources for commercial purposes

Commercial Kala Fishing Permit​

Authorizes the commercial take and sale of kala (unicornfish) under regulated limits

Lay Net Permit

Authorizes the possession and use of lay nets in Hawaiʻi

Commercial Uhu Fishing Permit​

Authorizes the commercial take and sale of Uhu pālukaluka and Uhu ‘ele‘ele