It can seem like vessel documentation is specifically made just to be confusing. Some of the terms can be hard to parse at best. One we get quite a few questions about is “MARAD Waiver” This isn’t a form of documentation that every single vessel owner will have to be concerned with. However, if you…
There’s a certain amount of superstition on the water and if you’re the proud owner of a new watercraft, you may be wondering if is it bad luck to rename a boat. Whether you simply want to give your boat a name you’ve always dreamed of or the boat comes with a name you can’t…
Have you been looking to secure financing for your vessel? Do you want to get a mortgage but aren’t sure how to go about it? We may be able to help. Here at our site, we can help you to complete the forms for applying for a First Preferred Ship’s Mortgage. It’s just one of…
Are you interested in getting financing on your vessel? Does a “Preferred Ship’s Mortgage” sound appealing? A mortgage can make it possible for you to have the vessel you’ve always dreamed of. Yes, a mortgage is a commitment, but it’s one that may get you out on the water in your perfect boat. Over the…
Do you ever find yourself on the water, captivated by the setting sun, reluctant to return to land? When you’re out on the water, does it feel as if you could just stay there forever? If so, you aren’t alone. That’s how so many of us feel on our vessels. Just as you yearn to…
Are you researching a vessel for potential purchase and want to know the real, definitive truth? Do you have a USCG documentation number and not a whole lot else? It may seem that you don’t have much to go on. But, the truth is, you have everything you need at your disposal, right now, to…
Set sail into the world of yachting sophistication as we explore the art and science of superior yacht documentation. The National Documentation Portal unveils exclusive tips for discerning captains, ensuring every voyage exudes elegance and compliance. The Essence of Yacht Documentation: A Discerning Captain’s Priority Beyond Compliance: Elevating the Yachting Experience with Proper Documentation: Uncover…
Are you worried about missing the deadline for renewing your vessel documentation? Have you sat down to complete the forms for USCG documentation renewal only to find that it’s more difficult than it should be? Here at the National Documentation Portal, we believe that completing all of your vessel documentation should be simple, the kind…
Owning a business that uses a smaller boat as a piece of the operations has been something you have wanted to do for a while. You finally have your business plan in place, have the financing you need, and even have a vessel in mind that would be ideal for you to use for your…
There is a possibility that owners of documented vessels are pondering whether or not they are required to register their vessels in Florida. There is no need for a documented vessel to be registered in the state of Florida to answer your question in a nutshell, but there are certain essential details to bear in…