Are you contemplating the idea of documenting your vessel but find yourself uncertain about the benefits? Does the process of vessel documentation appear bewildering at best? If you’re grappling with these questions, you’re not alone. Many vessel owners have found themselves in a similar predicament. All vessels that measure five net tons or more and…
A lot of effort and expense went into buying the recreational or commercial us vessel that you have now. You have taken good care of the boat over the years, and that smile comes to your face every time you set foot on your ship. What will make you grin even wider is when you…
Are you unsure which is the right endorsement for your documented vessel? Does ship documentation seem a bit confusing? We designed the National Documentation Portal to help with that among many, many other tasks. Getting and maintaining US Coast Guard vessel documentation may seem daunting, especially if you are unfamiliar with the process. As fellow…
Licenses, USCG, registered boats, documented vessels, federal and state waters… It is possible that if you are making your first steps on the boating world you are not yet familiar with the different terminology vessel authorities use. With that in mind Vessel Documentation Online wrote this article: to explain to you what the different nominations…
Are you tired of having to take hours out of your day to complete your boat documentation? Do you want to be able to get all of the forms you need done in a quick period of time? Our ship documentation portal can help with that and so much more. In a world that moves…
Does vessel documentation feel like a chore? Have you sat down to complete it, only to realize that there are a million other things that you could be doing with your time? The truth is that you’re busy. You have a lot to do. That means you don’t have hours to spend filling out vessel…
When the time comes to trade in your old vessel for a new one, you will want to sell your current boat to a new owner. You have already completed the documentation process once, but if you are trying to sell your vessel, you will have to apply to the Coast Guard for a certificate…
The vessel bill of sale in the United States can be confusing for first-time boat owners. When purchasing a recreational or commercial vessel, you will almost certainly be required to complete some bill of sale form, but understanding exactly how and where to begin can be confusing and complicated. When purchasing a boat, it is…
Getting the right documentation for your vessel doesn’t have to be difficult. It can seem like it is. It can feel like there’s so much paperwork, so much of which may (or may not) apply to your specific vessel. And, if you don’t fill it out in just the right way, you either won’t be…
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.”…