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,…
Do you have a foreign-built vessel that you are a bit unclear about what you can and can’t do with it? Is there a non-documented vessel in your possession that you want to use in coastwise trade yet want to make sure you’re 100% in compliance with the authorities? There is a form at our…
As a boat owner, you need to register your vessel. The manner of registration depends on the size and use of the vessel. There is state registration and USCG vessel registry (registration with the US Coast Guard). It’s important to understand which registration is either mandatory or desirable for your vessel. What is Coast Guard…
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…