A lot of effort and expense went into buying the recreational or commercial us vessel that you have now. You have taken good care of the boat over the years, and that smile comes to your face every time you set foot on your ship. What will make you grin even wider is when you…
Renewing the documentation for your vessel is an important process that ensures compliance with maritime regulations and allows you to sail with confidence. As a private agency specializing in USCG Documentation processing to NVDC, the National Documentation Portal is dedicated to assisting vessel owners in navigating the documented vessel renewal process. In this guide, we…
Are you unsure which is the right endorsement for your documented vessel? Does ship documentation seem a bit confusing? We designed the National Documentation Portal to help with that among many, many other tasks. Getting and maintaining US Coast Guard vessel documentation may seem daunting, especially if you are unfamiliar with the process. As fellow…
Have you been trying to renew your vessel documentation online but found it’s more complicated than it should be? Does it feel like a chore having to go through the entire vessel renewal process year after year? Our National Documentation Portal is here to help. In fact, renewing your documentation is one of the most…
In the dynamic world of boat transactions, purchasing a used boat can be an exciting yet complex endeavor. Boat buyers often face numerous uncertainties, and one tool that can significantly mitigate risks is the registration lookup. In this article, we’ll delve into the importance of conducting a thorough boat registration lookup when considering a used…
Licenses, USCG, registered boats, documented vessels, federal and state waters… It is possible that if you are making your first steps on the boating world you are not yet familiar with the different terminology vessel authorities use. With that in mind Vessel Documentation Online wrote this article: to explain to you what the different nominations…
Are you tired of having to take hours out of your day to complete your boat documentation? Do you want to be able to get all of the forms you need done in a quick period of time? Our ship documentation portal can help with that and so much more. In a world that moves…
Does vessel documentation feel like a chore? Have you sat down to complete it, only to realize that there are a million other things that you could be doing with your time? The truth is that you’re busy. You have a lot to do. That means you don’t have hours to spend filling out vessel…
You have just bought a boat that has been previously documented with the USCG. This means that the hailing port of the boat might not be the same as that which is listed on the documentation, and this could lead you into serious difficulties with the Coast Guard. The same can also happen if you…
When the time comes to trade in your old vessel for a new one, you will want to sell your current boat to a new owner. You have already completed the documentation process once, but if you are trying to sell your vessel, you will have to apply to the Coast Guard for a certificate…