Do you find it tiring to have to search all over the internet for the vessel documentation forms you need? Are you unsure about exactly which forms you’ll need and when? We created the National Documentation Portal to not just serve as a home of vessel documentation forms, but also as a home of vessel…
In the not so recent past, there was nothing particularly easy about documenting a vessel. In fact, it was basically the opposite: it could feel like the process was as onerous as possible. Instead of making it easy to get the documentation you needed, it could seem like the process was being made intentionally difficult….
This blog was written in the spring when the world seemed to wake up from the winter. The sun is out, it’s actually warm and there’s a sense of possibility in the air. This is the perfect time to be on a boat. Sure, the water might be a little cold (depending on where you…
You’ve likely heard about the US Vessel Documentation Center and what it’s about. And even if you haven’t, you get the basic idea based on the name itself. However, it can easily draw skepticism on those who either had a bad experience in the past or those who are just not that easy to trust…
If you have been following the development of a particular start-up firm, you have become familiar with the idea of a documented vessel at this point. This type of watercraft is exempt from some elements of federal laws that address safety and registration requirements for boats, according to the Coast Guard’s interpretation of those regulations….
If you are currently on the hunt for a new boat, then it is worth remembering that most of the story of any vessel can’t be told just from looking at it in its current condition. You should never buy any vessel without a thorough knowledge of it and its history. Even the best-looking vessels…
Do you try to put off completing your vessel documentation until the last possible minute? Have you been looking for a way to simplify the vessel documentation process? If so, you certainly aren’t alone. Filling out vessel documentation forms is not something that most folks would look forward to, certainly. However, we don’t believe that…
Did you just send in your USCG application for documentation and are wondering: “now what?” Do you have a nagging feeling in the back of your head that there’s something you have to do to stay in compliance? So many of the vessel owners we talk to didn’t get started in boating so that they…
Buying or selling a boat is a lot like it is for you if you were to buy or sell a used car today. You may post or read advertisements in classifieds or online, visit locations or have prospective buyers come to look at your boat and work to negotiate the deal that is best…
Embark on a journey into the heart of vessel identification as Vessel Documentation Online unveils the importance of HIN. Much like maritime DNA, the Hull Identification Number (HIN) is a vessel’s unique identity, offering a wealth of information about its origin, construction, and compliance. In this article, discover how HIN Number plays a pivotal role…