With a boat, you can go practically anywhere. You can travel around the world, or your local lake. You can go out with friends and family for a get-together that no one will ever forget. Or, you can put together a coast wise business that will make you plenty of money on the “high seas.”…
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Boat Documentation, Safety, Fall, and You
As of this writing, it’s August. Yes, that means that in many places, summer is still in full swing. The days are warm, the sun high in the sky, and it may seem like summer lasts forever. However, one look at the foliage will tell you that’s not the case. Autumn is almost here, and…
What to Know About Filing Form CG-1258
Purchasing a vessel is aimed for various reasons. There are some people who do that for recreational purposes or commercial use. Getting a boat brings all the excitement to most people. You will need to file a CG-1258 with the United States Coast Guard to get the appropriate documentation.Whether it’s a new or an already…
Simplify USCG Vessel Documentation Status
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…
Understanding about Code 46 CFR Part 67
The excitement you feel at the prospect of buying a boat may be unmeasurable. It does not matter if the boat is for your personal recreational use or for part of your business; just the fact that you are going to own a vessel is enough to make you smile. Before you get too far…
Do You Need A US Coast Guard Documentation?
When you have a boat, you can go boating with your family and friends. It’s one of the best ways to have a proper work and life balance. So start sailing and reconnecting with the most important people in your life. Go boating for a day or the entire week on the water together. But…
May I Renew My Vessel Documentation Early?
May I renew my Vessel Documentation early? The US Coast Guard Documentation Center will send you a renewal notice 45 days before your certificate expires. It means that you can submit your application for renewal before the expiration date. It is now easy to submit your renewal application. At vessedocumentation.us, you may go to the…
Early USCG Renewal of Your Vessel
You have previously registered your boat with the US Coast Guard, and are now able to sail the seas whenever you want. These certificates are not designed to be granted forever, and eventually you will need to renew your boat documentation before the certificate expires. It is important to submit an early USCG renewal application form…
MARAD Waiver: Wave Wasted Time Goodbye
It can seem like vessel documentation is specifically made just to be confusing. Some of the terms can be hard to parse at best. One we get quite a few questions about is “MARAD Waiver” This isn’t a form of documentation that every single vessel owner will have to be concerned with. However, if you…
A Few Words about Safety from our Boat Documentation Site
This blog was written in the spring when the world seemed to wake up from the winter. The sun is out, it’s actually warm and there’s a sense of possibility in the air. This is the perfect time to be on a boat. Sure, the water might be a little cold (depending on where you…