This thread makes me sad. I have been chartering other places than BVI latley and now going back it's red tape everywhere. In the past I simply bought a license. Sure, it was a minor PITA but it could be accomplished. Now I need to make sure the boat is good, as well as additional legwork to get the personal license? New forms, etc.
All this for a simple hand line that usually catches little to nothing, other than some entertainment value.
I just assumed it was another excuse for tax money, as I have never seen anybody ask for documentation.