Have you gone through some life changes that you feel may require updating your vessel documentation? Are you looking for the easiest, most direct way to take care of these USCG documentation forms? We can help with that and so much more. Life is a voyage, and as it unfolds, changes in our circumstances can…
Are you tired of having to search all over the internet for the Coast Guard documentation forms that you need? Does it seem like every time you need a new documentation form, you have to spend way too much online just to find it (to say nothing of filling it out?) We designed our site…
Spring. If you’ve been waiting all winter to use your vessel, it can be absolutely wonderful. Lush, green grass, and trees everywhere. Warm air. Gentle breezes. Soft, rolling waves. This is the time of year that so many of us get our vessels out of storage and get out on the water – ready for…
You are certifying a boat for the first time, and need to provide a lot of information in order to receive proof of documentation. If you have not experienced this process before, then it may be extremely confusing, and this information is not made any easier to understand by all of the different varieties of…
The US Coast Guard phone number is a vital piece of information for any boat owner. A good rule of thumb is to have it near the phone in your boat. You might also consider keeping the phone number as a contact in your cell phone so that you have more than one place to…
Boat safety is of paramount importance for both recreational boaters and commercial operators. Vessel inspections play a crucial role in ensuring that boats meet the necessary safety standards and regulatory requirements. In the digital age, the National Documentation Portal’s USCG Portal has emerged as a game-changer, revolutionizing the way vessel inspections are conducted. This article…
When you have finally taken the plunge and purchased your first yacht or large pleasure boat, you want to relish every moment you get to spend at sea with your family and friends. There is a lot that goes into boat ownership so that you can maintain the ship properly and safely, and you also…
As fall turns to winter, the fall foliage stops, as the last leaves fall to the ground. Going out on the water is always fun, always enjoyable, yet, when the wind changes, so too can your course. Squalls, waves, and more can appear without a moment’s warning. When they do, you have to alter your…
Do you find yourself in need of a certain Coast Guard form but can’t find it anywhere? Or, alternatively, do you know that you need to do something to stay in compliance with the Coast Guard, but you aren’t exactly sure what it is? These are some of the most common reasons that folks come…
Not every boat has to be documented, nor does it have to receive documentation. That may seem like a weird thing to say, coming from a site that specializes in vessel documentation. However, while we’ve built a portal to make it easier than ever for people to get the vessel documentation they need, the last…