Have you been looking for the right vessel documentation forms online for your vessel? Does it seem like taking the time to complete these forms is a more challenging endeavor than it should be? If so, you very much aren’t alone. Those are some of the reasons that we founded our documentation portal in the…
As fall turns to winter, the fall foliage stops, as the last leaves fall to the ground. Going out on the water is always fun, always enjoyable, yet, when the wind changes, so too can your course. Squalls, waves, and more can appear without a moment’s warning. When they do, you have to alter your…
Think of all of the safety precautions you go through to make sure your vessel is safe and secure. You dock it correctly, making sure that everything is tied up (and locked up) tight. Checking the engine, the lines, the hull, and so much else is just a part of your daily maintenance, before and…
If you have recently purchased a boat, whether it is for recreational use or for commercial use for your business, you will find that dealing with the Coast Guard is going to become a regular part of your life. While you may undoubtedly see the Coast Guard out on the waters with your watercraft, you…
Do you have your eye on a vessel but aren’t sure if it’s the right one for you? Have you been talking to a vessel’s owner, like what you’re hearing, but just want a source you can trust so that you can feel good about closing the deal? This is something that vessel owners have…
Not every boat has to be documented, nor does it have to receive documentation. That may seem like a weird thing to say, coming from a site that specializes in vessel documentation. However, while we’ve built a portal to make it easier than ever for people to get the vessel documentation they need, the last…
With as busy as everyone is now, it can be difficult to focus on the task at hand. We each have so many responsibilities, through work, our social lives and more, that it can seem like there’s always something nagging at you from the back of your mind. If you’re operating a boat without the…
When you go out on your vessel, you’re careful to plan accordingly. That means letting someone on land know where you’re going, and when you’ll be back. It means having a personal flotation device for everyone on board, as well as flares, first aid, lights, batteries and more. Of course, for certain vessels, it also…
Before we built Vessel Documentation Online, we were just vessel owners like you. With a bit of research, we had a decent idea of what kind of vessel documentation we needed, but we definitely weren’t 100% sure. Then, when we went to look at our options of how to send our documentation in, we sure…
Did something recently go awry which has put your boat documentation in jeopardy? Does it feel as if you’re going to lose the ability to use your vessel as you would like (or you already have?) If you have a documented vessel, odds are that you want to keep that vessel documented. Should you use…