Beyond the US Boat Registry Safe on the Water Year Round

Beyond the US Boat Registration: Safe on the Water Year Round

When February comes to an end and gives way to March, in most of North America, that means that spring is right around the corner. Sure, there will be exceptionally cold days, but the sun will start to come out more often, too, and for longer, as well. That’s the kind of thing that can…

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Vessel Documentation Renewal

Vessel Documentation Renewal Made It Easy For You

It seems that it is time to process your vessel documentation renewal, but you are unsure of when this should take place. Did you attempt to go through the procedure of renewing your Coast Guard paperwork but found it to be too time-consuming and so put it off until later? It’s crucial to keep your…

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Coast Guard Documentation Transfer

Navigating the Seas of a Coast Guard Documentation Transfer

Are you in the process of selling your documented vessel? Or, are you bringing someone else onto the ownership team? Alternatively, is it time for someone to move on from co-owning the vessel with you? Vessel documentation can be a complex web of paperwork and legalities. In response to frequent inquiries from our valued customers,…

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Notice of Claim of Lien

Things That Happen When You Need To File a Notice of Claim of Lien

If you’re a US vessel owner, you know it’s essential to file a Notice of Claim of Lien (NOCL) whenever work is done on your boat. The boat owner is usually responsible for paying for necessary repairs or replacement of any equipment on board in case of an accident or casualty. If the vessel is…

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Preferred Ship Mortgage

Understanding the Preferred Ship Mortgage

So what is a preferred ship mortgage? It is a type of mortgage that protects you as the lender. Maritime liens other than preferred Maritime Liens do not prioritize First Preferred Ship’s Mortgages, which are lodged against vessels registered with the United States Coast Guard. A First Preferred Ship’s Mortgage is a mortgage recorded against…

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