Commercial Permit Application Name First Last Company Name Address Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Phone Type Home Work Cell Phone NumberEmail Harbor Assignment CommentsDocument Upload (Max 3 files) Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 256 MB, Max. files: 3. Due to changes in the US Coast Guard Guidance, Chicago Harbors will no longer be offering Bare Boat or 6 Passenger Permits. Following USC 2101 Section 46, the following Permits are available:Type Of Permit(Required)Recreational VesselUninspected Passenger VesselSmall Passenger VesselInspected Passenger VesselDealerRecreational VesselNo Passengers – any person who pays or contributes (fuel, food, beverage, or other supplies) other than the Charterer. No Captain or Crew provided by the owner including boats owned by LLCs that include the Owner/Captain or Captains/Crew on staff. Submit sample written contract with the Charterer including requirement to follow Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Guidance and the Chicago Harbor Rules of Conduct & Party Guidelines. Submit list of Captains provided to Charterer. Submit IDNR Rental Boat License each year. Submit Certificate of Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 naming Chicago Park District – Westrec SMI OpCo, LLC as additional insured each year. May carry up to 12 persons not including the Captain and Charterer. Recreational Vessel Agreements(Required) By submitting this application, I agree that I understand and will comply with the requirements for Recreational Vessels and to abide by the Chicago Park District Code Chapter 8 and the Chicago Harbor Rules of Conduct & Party Guidelines. Any documented noncompliance will result in fines and possible revocation of permits. Uninspected Passenger VesselType or Usage(Required) Passenger Fishing Sailing Passenger Carrying at least one Passenger for hire. Captain/Crew provided by Owner. Provide Captain’s License. Submit sample written contract with the Charterer including requirement to follow Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Guidance and the Chicago Harbors Rules of Conduct & Party Guidelines. Submit IDNR Passenger Boat License each year. Submit Certificate of General Commercial Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 naming Chicago Park District – Westrec SMI OpCo, LLC as additional insured each year. May carry 6 or less passengers not including the Captain and Charterer. Passenger Agreements(Required) By submitting this application, I agree that I understand and will comply with the requirements for Uninspected Passenger Vessels and to abide by the Chicago Park District Code Chapter 8 and the Chicago Harbor Rules of Conduct & Party Guidelines. Any documented noncompliance will result in fines and possible revocation of permits. Fishing Carrying at least one Passenger for hire. Captain/Crew provided by Owner. Provide Captain’s License. Submit IDNR Sport Fishing Charter Operators Permit each year. Submit Certificate of General Commercial Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 naming Chicago Park District – Westrec SMI OpCo, LLC as additional insured each year. May carry 6 or less passengers not including the Captain and Charterer. Fishing Agreements(Required) By submitting this application, I agree that I understand and will comply with the requirements for Uninspected Passenger Vessels and to abide by the Chicago Park District Code Chapter 8 and the Chicago Harbor Rules of Conduct & Party Guidelines. Any documented noncompliance will result in fines and possible revocation of permits. Sailing Carrying at least one Passenger for hire. Captain/Crew provided by Owner. Submit IDNR Rental Boat License each year. Submit IDNR Passenger Boat License each year. [Something else?] Submit Certificate of General Commercial Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 naming Chicago Park District – Westrec SMI OpCo, LLC as additional insured each year. May carry 6 or less passengers not including the Captain, Crew and Charterer. Sailing Agreements(Required) By submitting this application, I agree that I understand and will comply with the requirements for Uninspected Passenger Vessels and to abide by the Chicago Park District Code Chapter 8 and the Chicago Harbor Rules of Conduct & Party Guidelines. Any documented noncompliance will result in fines and possible revocation of permits. Small Passenger VesselCarrying 7-12 passengers not including Captain, Crew and Charterer. Captain/Crew provided by Owner. Provide Captain’s License. Submit sample written contract with the Charterer including requirement to follow Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Guidance and the Chicago Harbors Rules of Conduct & Party Guidelines. Submit IDNR Passenger Boat License each year. Submit Certificate of General Commercial Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 naming Chicago Park District – Westrec SMI OpCo, LLC as additional insured each year. Small Passenger Vessel Agreements(Required) By submitting this application, I agree that I understand and will comply with the requirements for Small Passenger Vessels and to abide by the Chicago Park District Code Chapter 8 and the Chicago Harbor Rules of Conduct & Party Guidelines. Any documented noncompliance will result in fines and possible revocation of permits. Inspected Passenger VesselInspected Passenger Vessel choice(Required) 20 Passenger Party 20 Passenger Carrying 13-20 passengers not including Captain, Crew and Charterer. Provide Captain’s License. Provide USCG Inspection Certificate Submit IDNR Passenger Boat License each year. Submit Certificate of General Commercial Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 naming Chicago Park District – Westrec SMI OpCo, LLC as additional insured each year. 20 Passenger Agreements(Required) By submitting this application, I agree that I understand and will comply with the requirements for Inspected Passenger Vessels and to abide by the Chicago Park District Code Chapter 8 and the Chicago Harbor Rules of Conduct & Party Guidelines. Any documented noncompliance will result in fines and possible revocation of permits. Party Carrying 20 or more passengers. Submit Chicago Business License Provide Captain’s License. Provide USCG Inspection Certificate Submit IDNR Passenger Boat License each year. Submit Certificate of General Commercial Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 naming Chicago Park District – Westrec SMI OpCo, LLC as additional insured each year. Submit City of Chicago Commercial Vessel Owners Permit Party Agreements By submitting this application, I agree that I understand and will comply with the requirements for Inspected Passenger Vessels and to abide by the Chicago Park District Code Chapter 8 and the Chicago Harbor Rules of Conduct & Party Guidelines. Any documented noncompliance will result in fines and possible revocation of permits. DealerDealer Submit Chicago Business License or equivalent. Submit Certificate of General Commercial Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 naming Chicago Park District – Westrec SMI OpCo, LLC as additional insured each year. Submit IL Registration for each boat in the Harbors. Dealer Agreements(Required) By submitting this application, I agree that I understand and will comply with the requirements for Dealers and to abide by the Chicago Park District Code Chapter 8 and the Chicago Harbor Rules of Conduct & Party Guidelines. Any documented noncompliance will result in fines and possible revocation of permits.
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