When you read something online that says something is “just a click,” do you automatically think “no, it can’t be that easy?” Are you in the process of selling or buying a boat and want to make sure that you’re absolutely in compliance with the powers that be? If you’re looked at our site for…
Now that summer is here, you can finally look forward to spending your weekends on the open ocean aboard your boat. Do you wish to process your vessel documentation? If so, keep safety in mind as you get ready to bask in the sun’s warmth and enjoy some outdoor fun. Using the information on the…
Purchasing a second-hand boat will let you spend days of sailing or relaxing under the sun. However, it’s difficult to enjoy those moments if the ship you bought is without proper documentation or with liens attached to it. That’s why experts encourage buyers to perform a Coast Guard documented vessel search before making a final…
Have you been trying to figure out a way to take care of your US Coast Guard vessel registration without it requiring a whole day’s work? Do you suddenly feel the need to do literally anything else any time you sit down to fill out your boat documentation forms? If so, you certainly aren’t alone….
How does one go about the vessel documentation reinstatement process? Do you have to pay a considerable amount of money for the application? When is it required to submit the renewal application? These questions, among others, arise in one’s mind when operating a ship. According to
In the world of vessel ownership, a ‘Preferred Ship Mortgage’ is one the most popular ways to finance the purchase of a boat. This is typically the kind of mortgage that is approved for vessels that measure more than 26 feet in length, as for any boats smaller than that, the title and notation of…
Do you want to finish your vessel renewal, but you keep putting it off until tomorrow? It seems pretty tough to sit down and fill out these papers. If you’re feeling that way, it’s quite understandable. After all, you didn’t acquire a vessel just for the sake of filing papers. The reason you did it…
The newly published 2022 Tax Guide for US Vessel Owners is now online and is crammed with information on the most recent tax changes that impact documented boats. If you own a US documented vessel, it is imperative that you read this book to ensure that you are up to speed on all of the…
Has it been a struggle to acquire the USCG documentation forms you need? Does it feel like you have to search from one site to the next just to find what’s required for your vessel? In the not-so-distant past, acquiring the necessary NVDC forms for your vessel was a cumbersome task. The pre-internet era demanded…
As the maritime industry continues to evolve and adapt to changing regulations and standards, documentation renewal plays a vital role in driving industry advancement. The process of renewing vessel documentation ensures regulatory compliance, upholds operational integrity, and supports the overall progress of the maritime sector. From the perspective of the National Documentation Portal, a trusted…