When you acquire a new ship, you can choose to register it with the US Coast Guard. For larger vessels, particularly those which you will be using in a commercial capacity, you may prefer to take out US coast guard vessel documentation. There are several factors involved in achieving documentation for your new boat, and…
When you work on your vessel, if you’re like most vessel owners, you have quite a bit to deal with. You have to make sure that the vessel is seaworthy, that it has everything it needs to stay afloat on the water. You need to make sure that it has all of the personal flotation…
Whether you are looking to buy a brand-new boat from a manufacturer or you have turned to the secondary market so you can purchase a vessel from a private owner or broker, at some point you will find that you need to do work with the Coast Guard. It may be that you want more…
The last time you and your family were driving out to the beach or down past the marina, you saw a boat that you fell in love with right away. Everything about it from the outside seemed perfect to you, and you could not help but notice the prominent ‘For Sale’ sign that was posted…
If you have a large vessel, it is important to understand USCG regulations regarding boating. These are the rules that you are obliged to follow when operating your vessel in US waters. If you do not comply with these rules, then you may be fined heavily, or worse. If you are just beginning ownership of…
If you are new to shopping for a yacht or other pleasure vessel, you likely want to familiarize yourself with the market a little bit before you make any decisions about buying a boat. Buying a new boat can be a great thing, but you know you will pay a lot more money for a…
Have you decided to bring a new co-owner onto your vessel, but aren’t sure which form is right for you? Are you selling your vessel and want to get everything taken care of ahead of time? When it comes to your vessel and its documentation, you want to be as careful and thorough as possible….
Want to learn more about the past of the vessel you just bought? If so, the Vessel documentation Center may assist you in conducting a vessel documentation search. You may use this tool to determine whether your boat has had any previous problems. Additionally, the VDC may assist you in determining the current value of…
If you’re buying a boat and the owner states that it’s a documented ship, you must verify it by conducting a documented vessel search. You need to keep in mind the documented vessel search benefits for you. To start the search, you must enter the official number and vessel name. The 30-day expiration period If…
We believe that a “National Vessel Documentation Center” should make the documentation process easier for vessel owners. This shouldn’t sound like a revolutionary idea, but it kind of is. The documentation process, as you can probably tell if you’ve dealt with it before, is old. It goes back to the very first Congress of the…