yacht documentation

Yacht Documentation for Your Recreational Vessel

There is a common misconception among new vessel owners regarding recreational vessels, such as yachts, and their registration with the United States Coast Guard. Some people will say you only have to register commercial vessels, but they’d be mistaken. If your yacht fulfills the criteria outlined below, you will have to get your yacht documentation…

Read More

Vessel Documentation

Vessel Documentation to Help You Change Course

Has a misfortune befallen your vessel, causing you to have to change the course of your life? Have you recently encountered a watery mishap with your boat, leaving you feeling adrift and unsure of your next move? Our portal can help. Here, we offer vessel documentation solutions to help you through any stage of vessel…

Read More

NVDC status

Keeping Your NVDC Status in Compliance, Come What May

Do you have a nagging suspicion, in the back of your head, that there’s something you have to do with your vessel documentation? Does it feel like something threatens your NVDC status but you aren’t sure what? This is common. Many vessel owners feel a bit of a free-floating anxiety when it comes to their…

Read More

CG

What Is the USCG Certificate of Documentation CG-1270 Code?

You must be familiar with the form CG-1270 code, sometimes referred to as the Certificate of Documentation, if you are a yacht owner in the United States. The United States Coast Guard provides this certificate. It may demonstrate that your vessel satisfies specific standards, including its size and ability to withstand the elements at sea….

Read More

USCG documentation forms

USCG Documentation Forms for When You Change Course

Has your life changed dramatically since you registered your vessel and you aren’t sure what does and doesn’t have to be updated with your registration? Have you gone from one online documentation site to another looking for the forms you need but you can’t quite find them? When your life transitions, your documentation may have…

Read More

boat documentation

Boat Documentation You Can Trust Before You Purchase the Boat

Are you looking into a vessel (or vessels) that you’re interested in purchasing? Has it felt like there’s no real way to trust the information that you find online about a vessel? With so many different vessel owners online, it can be hard to know what to trust. Obviously, anything that’s “too good to be…

Read More

MARAD Waiver

Understanding the MARAD Waiver for Small Boats

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,…

Read More

boat bill of sale

Making Sure Your Boat Bill of Sale is Valid and Official

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…

Read More

proper bill of sale form

The Proper Bill of Sale Form

It is important to have submitted all the details of your boat or yacht correctly. This will help the documentation to be processed faster. There are many people who have found themselves waiting for months because of submitting incorrect documents. You will need to fill out a proper Bill of Sale form in order to get…

Read More

 CFR Part  (subpart I)

The Regulations of 46 CFR Part 67 (subpart I)

Just as is the case when you own a car, there are rules and regulations that you have to follow when you own a boat. The rules go beyond what safety steps you must follow on the ship or when you are on the water. Like you need to have a license plate on your…

Read More