As the proud owner of a new vessel, the last thing on your mind may be filling in a load of forms and certificates relating to your purchase. However, before you get on your boat for the next pleasure trip, it is essential that you fill in a CG-1258 form. This form will allow you…
What is U.S. Vessel Documentation? To own a ship and sail away is the dream of many people. Some lucky ones can make their dreams come true. Unfortunately, reality has some details that dreams don’t contemplate. Legal issues of all kind can make the whole experience trickier than you think. For this reason, it’s good…
When it comes to owning a boat, whether used or brand new, understanding its origins and operational history is critical. A tool that can provide a wealth of information about your vessel’s past is the USCG Builders Certificate. You can think of this document as your boat’s birth certificate, providing crucial details about its construction,…
Are you unsure of which USCG Forms are essential for your vessel’s operation? Does it feel like there are some forms your vessel needs but you aren’t sure what they are? It’s natural to feel bewildered or even lost when you first dive into the legalese that can be prevalent in vessel documentation. If that’s…
Does updating your vessel documentation feel difficult? Do you find yourself putting it off time and again? If so, you aren’t alone. So many vessel owners wait until the last second to complete their vessel forms. With as challenging as it’s been in the past, that’s understandable. We created our Coast Guard portal with one…
When it comes to being a responsible boat owner, there are so many more things to consider than keeping the vessel in good condition and being a diligent sailor. Sometimes, things can happen that might be out of your control, and in a lot of situations the best thing that you can do is get…
Are you thinking about documenting your vessel? Do you feel like you’re “on the fence” as to whether or not you should do it (or have to do it?) That’s perfectly understandable. Even experienced maritime professionals may not be 100% sure about what vessels require documentation and which don’t. Here at the National Documentation Portal,…
The road to getting the vessel documentation you need can be needlessly confusing. That’s why our site is there to work as a digital onramp. We can get you to the documentation you need, facilitating the process so that it goes much smoother and faster. Instead of getting stuck, trying to figure out exactly where…
Our USCG portal is designed to make it easier to get all of the documentation that your vessel needs. Before you go out on the water, you can use our site to make sure that you are entirely in compliance with all of the relevant Coast Guard laws. That said, it’s important that you’re safe…
Have you been searching for a place to take care of your Coast Guard documentation, yet none of the sites live up to your expectations? Do you feel like none of the USCG NVDC sites you’ve come to feel like they could do what they say they’ll do and protect your information? When it comes…