Do Commercial Fishing Boats Have To Have Radio License?

Do Commercial Fishing Boats Have To Have Radio License? Who Needs a Ship Station License. You do not need a license to operate a marine VHF radio, radar, or EPIRBs aboard voluntary ships operating domestically. What type of equipment is needed for commercial fishing? 28.235 Anchors and radar reflectors. 28.240 General alarm. Communication equipment. 28.250