Find All the Forms You Need With Our Coast Guard Portal You have been searching for a new boat, and want to make sure that all of your documentation is up to date. If you are intending to document your boat with the federal agency, then you will have already accessed the official Coast guard…
Once you have your craft and your certification or license the next thing to think about is safety. It is a good idea to think of your boat as a vehicle, which in fact it is. It moves like any other type of vehicle, whether powered by muscle, wind, or motor. The only difference is…
The Maritime Administration of the United States (Marad) grants waivers of the existing regulations only when your intended purpose doesn’t cause “undue adverse effect” on other operators or shipbuilders. A Marad waiver exempts provisions that may occur under one particular set of circumstances. Primarily, it depends on the use to which you intend to use…
When you have a boat for sale, eventually you’re going to need a bill of sale. In fact, you may want the bill of sale even if you never end up selling the boat. It gives you the capability to transfer any liens or fines to the new owner along with ownership. Of course, as…
Having the right Boat documentation can be critically important for your vessel. You may need it to legally use your vessel no matter where you go. Having the right documentation can help in so many different ways, but don’t overlook peace of mind. When you possess the correct documentation, you don’t have to worry that…
Of the many forms you can find at our site, the USCG Satisfaction and Release form might be one of the most misunderstood. These forms deal with the satisfaction and release of a vessel mortgage and lien on your boat. Obviously, this isn’t a form that will be relevant to everyone. However, for those who…
You have decided to buy a second-hand boat which is on the US Coast Guard registry, and know that in order to successfully complete the purchase and record that the seller is no longer the owner of the boat, you will have to obtain a coast guard documented vessel bill of sale. This is essential…
As the brand-new owner of a vessel in US waters, you may be wondering exactly what is an abstract of title? It is important as a boat owner for you to understand the principles behind this documentation, including learning how it can help you, and what information the title will include. As a brand-new owner,…
The government shutdown has affected a number of industries, and maritime services are not exempt from agency problems. The shutdown affects the handling of maritime services in a number of ways. Firstly, because they are not paying their staff, there is a lack of personal in your offices to handle paperwork, and secondly because they…
At our site, you’ll find all of the NVDC forms you may need for your vessel. Instead of having to search for them across multiple sites, or even with a site, we put them all in one easy to find place. At Vessel Documentation Online, we are about more than just our forms, however. Like…