At our site, we believe vessel owners shouldn’t have to learn all kinds of esoteric jargon or new technical skills just to be able to get onto the USCG vessel registry. You know how to acquire a vessel, you know how to use it – you shouldn’t have to learn much more than that just…
Are you in the process of researching your next vessel and want an information source you can trust? Does it feel like everything you read online is something that you just can’t trust? You cannot be too careful when it comes to your money, your vessels, and your time. Here at Vessel Documentation Online, we…
If you just googled CG 719B and therefore got to our site, Vessel Documentation Online, that is because you are probably already familiar with the boating documentation you need for your vessel. The form you are looking for is formally known as the application for the Merchant Mariner Credential. To have access to the mentioned…
If you’re planning to sell your yacht, you should first get it ready for the market. This doesn’t just mean cleaning up your vessel and performing repairs. You also need to prepare the proper Vessel Documentation and comply with other legal requirements. In particular, be very careful with the following issues as they might make…
If the thought of owning a recreational vessel like a yacht or other boat is appealing to you, but you have never done anything like this before, it is always a good idea to spend some time learning as much as you can about boat ownership. You can do some research of your own to…
At our vessel documentation site, our main concern is, of course, vessel documentation. That said, we want everyone who goes out on the water to be as safe as possible. Safe boating is everyone’s responsibility. That’s true in the summer months, but it may be even more important during the winter months as well. By…
Do you have a vessel that you want to use in a commercial capacity that isn’t documented? Did you recently receive a foreign-built vessel and want to see exactly how you can use it on American waters? These and similar scenarios are more common than many vessel owners realize. It’s true that there are stringent…
Ahoy, sea adventurers and maritime enthusiasts! As the tides change and a new sailing season beckons, you may consider changing a boat’s name for a fresh start on the waves. Whether you’re a seasoned captain or a new skipper, renaming your vessel might raise excitement and questions. But where do you begin? Changing a boat’s…
If you are the owner of a boat owned by the United States Coast Guard, you know the significance of having a documented vessel. Documentation not only confers various advantages on vessel owners but is also obligatory for completing some tasks, such as traveling over state boundaries. In light of this, if you want to…
Now that summer is here, you can finally look forward to spending your weekends on the open ocean aboard your boat. Do you wish to process your vessel documentation? If so, keep safety in mind as you get ready to bask in the sun’s warmth and enjoy some outdoor fun. Using the information on the…