Are you crystal clear about the purpose of your vessel, yet grappling with the endorsement question? Has the Coast Guard Vessel Documentation application left you stranded at section J, where the enigmatic question of “Endorsements for Which Application is Made?” looms? At our National Documentation Portal, our mission is to simplify the entire documentation journey,…
All boats must be registered with the USCG in order for them to maintain track of their fleet. You may be able to locate information about your boat’s records using a vessel documentation search by number or Hull ID Number (HIN). The Vessel Documentation Center website’s Search page makes it easy to find the information…
It is an exciting and rewarding experience when you own a vessel. However, as a boat owner, you have a lot of responsibilities. One of them is to ensure that all necessary documentation and paperwork are up to date. It must be in compliance with regulations. Documented vessel renewal can be a time-consuming and complex…
Finding the Coast Guard Renewal Documentation You Need Spring is rolling around again, and you will start thinking about getting your boat back in the water and enjoying the warm, sunny days out at sea. While you may have a service that helps you stow your boat and then get it ready for the new…
Once you have bought a large pleasure vessel for yourself, getting it out onto the water becomes your top priority. There are rules and regulations that you need to familiarize yourself with, and depending on your purchase, you may or may not have the requirement of getting federal documentation for your vessel from the United…
Perhaps one of the most frustrating parts of owning a vessel is keeping its documentation in order. After all, no one wants to deal with this sort of DMV-like application. However, documenting a vessel is very important in order to make sure you can even use it in the first place, as well as claiming…