Have you been considering purchasing a vessel but want to know the truth about it? Do you want to be as informed as possible before you spend your hard-earned money? An in-depth boat history report can reveal if necessary repairs have been completed, if there are any outstanding liens or mortgages against the vessel, and…
Are you an enterprising boat owner looking for the perfect commercial boat? From starting a charter fishing business to embarking on a round-the-world journey, the right boat can transform your aspirations into reality. But with so many different boats and manufacturers available, finding one that meets both your needs can be daunting to say the…
You’ve heard the phrases “port” and “stern,” but do you know where they come from? We designed our National Documentation Portal to provide the kinds of documentation that vessel owners need for the course of owning their vessels, yes, but we also designed our site to serve as a resource. Specifically, it’s a resource that…
Have you been considering renaming your boat but aren’t sure if it’s the right thing to do? Did you ever find yourself asking: “Is it bad luck to rename a boat?”Some believe that changing a boat’s name is bad luck, while others see it as an opportunity for a fresh start and renewed adventures. As…
Are you looking to renew your vessel documentation? Documentation for vessel renewal has to be submitted every single year. If you plan on utilizing the rewards associated with vessel documentation, then your documentation has to be up to date. That said, we don’t believe that this process should be difficult. Here at our site, we…
Are you looking for a way to stay in compliance with the USCG in terms of documentation, come what may? Do you worry about losing your Certificate of Documentation? As you may know, to be in compliance when you operate your documented vessel, you must have a Certificate of Documentation. A picture of it, something…
Have you been trying to think of the absolute best name for your boat? When you sit and think about how to name a boat, does it seem like it’s less fun (and more of a responsibility) than you might think it is? Naming a boat is a fun and creative process that allows the…
Have you been looking for an easier way to file your vessel documentation? Does it seem as if it should be easier to take care of all the forms you need for your vessel? Those are just a few of the reasons that we started the Vessel Registrar Center in the first place. Here, we…
Have you seen numbers on the side of a boat and wondered exactly what they mean? Do you feel like you know that a boat should have certain numbers on it yet aren’t certain about what differentiates some numbers from others? Boat numbering is an essential aspect of boat ownership, and understanding the guidelines can…
Have you ever wondered “just who are the merchant marines?” Do you love being on the water and are considering turning that into a career? Yes, our vessel documentation site focuses primarily on vessel documentation. That said, we’ve provided help to the merchant marines plenty of times over the years as well. The merchant marines…