Spring signifies new beginnings and revitalization, making it the ideal season for boat owners to contemplate a meaningful change – a new name for their vessel. A boat’s name is more than a mere identifier; it encapsulates its essence, telling a story or carrying a significance that resonates with both those on board and onlookers….
Do you know when you have to renew your vessel documentation? Are you finding yourself glancing at your initial paperwork, pondering whether it’s time to renew your US Coast Guard documentation? The ticking clock of deadlines can be a nerve-wracking specter, leaving you wondering if you’ve missed the boat. We don’t believe that vessel owners…
Do you have a small boat that you think might qualify you for a regulation waver? If you are looking for a MARAD waiver, then it is important that you understand exactly what this is, and how it can help you to manage your application forms. Also known as the Maritime Administration of the US,…
If you’re like many of us, you’ve been out on the water at some point just as the sun is setting. Sure, you have plans back on land, you have plenty of things you said you’d do. But… you just want to ride a bit further, to be out on your boat a bit longer….
The US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Center is where you can find all the information about vessels registered with the USCG. Whether you need a renewal for your own vessel or want to find out more about a boat before you buy it, you can obtain all of the information that you need from this…
Researching vessel records is a vital task for vessel owners and maritime enthusiasts. It allows you to uncover valuable information about a vessel’s history, ownership, and legal status. The Certificate of Documentation Lookup is an essential tool that simplifies the research process by providing access to official vessel records. In this article, we will guide…
United States Coast Guard documentation can provide boat owners tons of benefits. Unfortunately, not all vessels can be documented. The first requirement of USCG documentation is that the boat has to be at least five net tons. Then, the owner of the boat is a US citizen. Thus, if your boat is, say, less than…
Of all the US vessel documentation forms, “Initial Vessel Documentation” might be the most easily understood. At our site, you can file for your initial documentation and then renew your documentation, too. However, we offer far more forms at our site than just these. Essentially wherever you are in terms of owning your vessel, you…
Have you considered applying for ship documentation? Does it seem like it might be the right idea for your vessel but you aren’t certain? If so, here at the National Documentation Portal, we may be able to help. Here, you can determine whether or not documentation is right for you. Additionally, you’ll be able to…
Gone are the days in which a firm handshake or a person’s word would be enough to make a sale official. Maybe that works for smaller, more casual purchases, but when it comes to something like boats, ships, and vessels, you are going to need more than that. That’s when you’ll need a boat bill…