Before we built Vessel Documentation Online, we were just vessel owners like you. With a bit of research, we had a decent idea of what kind of vessel documentation we needed, but we definitely weren’t 100% sure. Then, when we went to look at our options of how to send our documentation in, we sure…
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Keeping Boat Documentation When Things Go Wrong
Did something recently go awry which has put your boat documentation in jeopardy? Does it feel as if you’re going to lose the ability to use your vessel as you would like (or you already have?) If you have a documented vessel, odds are that you want to keep that vessel documented. Should you use…
How Vessel Documentation Services Make Every Journey Effortless
In the vast expanse of maritime regulations, the journey for vessel owners is often hindered by paperwork complexities. The National Documentation Portal emerges as a beacon, illuminating the transformative power of vessel documentation services. Join us as we delve into how these services, offered by the National Documentation Portal, make every journey across the seas…
Reasons You Need a Power of Attorney Regarding Vessel Documentation
Are you looking forward to vessel documentation? If so, it is essential to have a power of attorney in place if you are the registered owner of a USCG vessel. This is so that someone else may decide on your behalf if anything were to happen to you and prevent you from doing so. A…
Why Do I Need a Coast Guard Bill of Sale 1340?
Have you been given conflicting information concerning the significance of possessing a Coast Guard Bill of Sale 1340? This paperwork is necessary for recording and safeguarding your ownership of the vessel. You will need it regardless of whether you intend to purchase or sell a USCG vessel. This article will cover all you need to…
US Coast Guard Documentation Search for an Online Service is Over
Have you been looking for a vessel documentation site but nothing seems to meet your standard? Doesn’t it feel like an online boat documentation site should make the documentation process easier and not more challenging? Before we designed our vessel documentation site, we searched all through the internet to see what else was out there….
An Easier Alternative to the Coast Guard Portal
Under U.S. law all waterborne craft must be registered, and this comes under the remit of the Coast Guard portal. It is basically a matter of filing out the correct forms. If you are a first time owner with a new boat it is a fairly simple affair because just about all the details requested…
USCG Documentation You Need for your Boat
Whether you are an experienced sailor who wants to renew their USCG documentation, a newcomer to the boating industry who wants to know how to get this type of paperwork for the first time, or simply a curious person who likes being informed about whatever is related to our seas, you have come to the…
Visual Distress Signals: Learn Them and Know Them to Spot Them
Do you know what basic visual distress signals are and how to respond to them on the water? With the summer season upon us, more and more people are on the water. To have peace of mind while you’re enjoying the waves with friends and family, knowing your distress signals can help in a variety…
How We Take the Frustration Out of Documenting a Vessel
Have you ever felt like vessel documentation is a never-ending maze of paperwork? Does it seem as if documenting a vessel is more challenging than buying a vessel or commanding one? Our website is here to rescue you from that bureaucratic nightmare. Here, at the National Documentation Portal, we’ve streamlined the process so much that…