All boats must be registered with the USCG in order for them to maintain track of their fleet. You may be able to locate information about your boat’s records using a vessel documentation search by number or Hull ID Number (HIN). The Vessel Documentation Center website’s Search page makes it easy to find the information…
It is an exciting and rewarding experience when you own a vessel. However, as a boat owner, you have a lot of responsibilities. One of them is to ensure that all necessary documentation and paperwork are up to date. It must be in compliance with regulations. Documented vessel renewal can be a time-consuming and complex…
Once you have bought a large pleasure vessel for yourself, getting it out onto the water becomes your top priority. There are rules and regulations that you need to familiarize yourself with, and depending on your purchase, you may or may not have the requirement of getting federal documentation for your vessel from the United…