WMO question

[DoveHunt]

In general isn't this is required as well:

National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) wants to remind fishermen there are several federal regulations regarding fishing for dolphin and wahoo in federal waters of the Atlantic Ocean (Maine through the east coast of Florida). Summary of requirements *Owners and operators of charter vessels, and headboats are required to have a federal vessel permit to fish for or possess dolphin and wahoo in the Atlantic Ocean. *The vessel operator must have an operator card on board the vessel along with one other form of personal identification that includes a picture (driver license, passport, etc.). *How to get a permit or operator card* If you are the owner of a vessel needing a vessel permit and operator card to fish for dolphin and wahoo, please contact the Permits Branch at the address listed below: NOAA Fisheries Service Southeast Regional Office Permits Branch 263 13th Avenue South St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 Phone: 727-824-5326; FAX: 727-551-5747 For a copy of the offical notice, visit the library

I have asked this question a few times, and even called the St. Petersburg office and after 3 different people I never got a straight answer. Most where confused and asked if you are not "selling fish" why are you calling. Yet I do know the local law enforcement has been asking for the operator card. Most captains I talk with say they have a operator card, but the vessel does not have a permit. According to St. Petersburg if you are "selling fish" the operator card is no good without a vessel permit.

[frankypettolina]

I KNOW that charterboats have to have the operator and the dolphin wahoo permit- anyone who wants to question that can ask Stu Windsor and his bank account. Private boats I believe do NOT need the dolphin wahoo.

[jjudge]

I will second Frankys comments, If you are running charters you need the operator card AND the dolphin/wahoo permits.

[Admin]

Just a heads up!
MAKE SURE EVERYONE HAS IT!
Make a note on your steering wheel tell yourself to make sure everyone has it before leaving the doc.
Don't take anyone's word for it.
If you decide you are good with what you have then fine.
Its so easy to have a crew member show up last minute and completely forget to ask.
I dont know the rules the wmo put out but I also know the enforcement officials have been around the docs none stop.

Just get everything you think you made need so you are protected....
Just my thoughts...