For many people, the dream of one day becoming a boat owner is something that serves as a goal to work towards, but it might be fair to assume that when you think about finally being able to afford a vessel, you are only thinking about the initial lump sum that it might take to…
Category: USCG Renewal
What Happens When Your Coast Guard Documentation Expires?
You have been taking your vessel to exotic and beautiful places and having the time of your life out at sea just like you always dreamed of. Your vessel has been out for a year since the U.S. Coast Guard documented it. While out there enjoying your time with your yacht you did not think…
Renew Coast Guard Documentation Online
Just like a car, it is necessary to renew Coast Guard Documentation every year. Failing to renew your documentation will leave you with an expired certificate of documentation. Operating your vessel with an invalid certificate of documentation will leave you liable to potential fines and penalties. Renewing your documentation every year will let you continue…
USCG License Renewal Application: Smooth Sailing Ahead with March Deadlines
Attention all maritime professionals! March marks the beginning of a bustling boating season and a crucial time for USCG license holders. Are you ready for a seamless USCG license renewal application process? Whether you’re a seasoned ship captain, a boat owner, a broker, or just setting your career afloat in maritime waters, staying current with…
How Often Do I Have to Take Care of my Boat Documentation Renewal?
As you might be aware if you are a big vessel enthusiast, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) rules are in constant change: In 2018 they passed a law that allowed boat documentation renewal for recreational vessels to be done from one to five years. In 2022 the law changed: it is now compulsory for…
Lesser-Known Benefits of USCG Vessel Renewal
USCG vessel renewal is more than just ticking boxes; it’s an opportunity to uncover a trove of lesser-known benefits that can positively impact maritime enthusiasts and vessel owners. Join the National Documentation Portal on a journey to unveil these hidden gems and explore the advantages that go beyond the realm of regulatory compliance. Preserving Vessel…
How To Renew Coast Guard Documentation For Your Vessel
Traveling by yacht is one of the most wonderful experiences you can have, and getting out on the water has proven to be as delightful as you imagined it would be. In all this excitement and enjoyment, you might forget that a year has passed, and it’s necessary to renew Coast Guard documentation. You might…
How Important is Boat Name Placement?
It is the kind of thing that you never have to think about or consider until forced to, but the facts are that boat name placement can be a very important and crucial element of overall boat ownership. In order for your vessel to be legal, there are certain rules and regulations that need to…
Vessel Renewal and Other Services You May Need When You Need Them
Have you been trying to renew your vessel documentation online but found it’s more complicated than it should be? Does it feel like a chore having to go through the entire vessel renewal process year after year? Our National Documentation Portal is here to help. In fact, renewing your documentation is one of the most…
Vessel Renewal: Avoiding Penalties and Ensuring Compliance
If you own a documented vessel, it is vital to keep up with the renewal process. The US Coast Guard (USCG) requires documented vessels to renew documentation every year to maintain their status as a documented boat. But how important is the documentation and vessel renewal? What are the benefits of keeping its documentation up…