If you’re going to purchase a yacht, the bill of sale will be an important part of the transaction. In legal terms, a boat bill of sale is a document that confirms that ownership has been transferred from one person to another. It will be required to properly title and register your watercraft in your name….
Do you find yourself worrying about the impending expiration of your vessel documentation? Is the uncertainty surrounding Coast Guard boat documentation renewal causing you sleepless nights? These are concerns that have plagued vessel owners for over a century. Since the early days of the United States, maintaining proper documentation for documented vessels has been a…
We understand how important US vessel documentation is. After all, that’s what we built our site for. However, the importance of vessel documentation pales in comparison to the importance of being safe on the water. If you come to our site, you’ll find everything that you need to make sure that your vessel is on…
For many people, the dream of one day becoming a boat owner is something that serves as a goal to work towards, but it might be fair to assume that when you think about finally being able to afford a vessel, you are only thinking about the initial lump sum that it might take to…
Coast Guard registration isn’t just a local requirement—it’s a cornerstone of international maritime law. In this article, the National Documentation Portal navigates the intricate relationship between USCG registration and the broader framework of international maritime law. Understanding Coast Guard Registration Before delving into its international implications, it’s crucial to grasp the essence of USCG registration….
When you take ownership of a boat for the first time, you will experience plenty of excitement. You likely cannot wait for that first time out on the water where you are in control, piloting your boat with pride. Before you can get your boat in the water, you do need to decide what you…
When you begin filling out your vessel documentation, does it feel like the process wasn’t made for vessel owners, but instead for the convenience of those who collect the forms? Are you looking for a process that makes it easier on vessel owners? We designed our NVDC for vessel owners, to make it easier on…
Are you ready to take your family and friends out on your vessel for the summer? Has it been far, far too long since you had fun on the water? If that’s the case, now is the time. As of this writing, it’s mid-June. This is the time of year that people think of when…
The Maritime Administration of the United States (Marad) grants waivers of the existing regulations only when your intended purpose doesn’t cause “undue adverse effect” on other operators or shipbuilders. A Marad waiver exempts provisions that may occur under one particular set of circumstances. Primarily, it depends on the use to which you intend to use…
Do you keep up with Coast Guard safety alerts? Do you check them every now and then before you go out on the water? It’s entirely likely that you don’t. That said, it can be worth it to check in with them from time to time. These alerts provide pertinent information that may not be…