Coast Guard portal

Coast Guard Portal for People Who Want to Get it Done Fast and Right

Are you looking for an easier way to complete your Coast Guard documentation? Does it seem like every “documentation center” you click on doesn’t make the process easier, but in some cases, actually makes it more confusing? As a vessel owner, a person with responsibilities and a life to lead, you don’t have all of…

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USCG Forms

All of the USCG Forms You Might Need in One Place

Have you been looking for USCG forms but don’t trust the sites they pop up on? Does it seem like you can find one form on one site and then have to go searching again to find the other forms you need? As vessel owners ourselves, we always found that annoying and even wasteful. So,…

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Coast Guard Vessel Registry

Coast Guard Vessel Registry Spring Boat Tips

Is it finally time to take your boat out of storage and out onto the water? Are you on the verge of going out on the water in your vessel for the first time in 2021? All across North America, spring has sprung. Memorial Day weekend and then the summer will be here, possibly before…

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It is Important to Renew Coast Guard Documentation

It is Important to Renew Coast Guard Documentation

After spending a great deal of time and money to get your boat, you want to make sure you do all you can to keep it in the best shape possible so you can always take it out when you want to. Beyond maintaining the boat itself, you also need to make sure you keep…

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USCG Doc

USCG Doc: From Application to Adventure for Vessel Owners

In the vast seas of maritime legality, USCG Documentation isn’t just paperwork; it’s the compass guiding vessel owners from application to an adventurous voyage. Join us as we unfold the narrative of USCG Doc, bridging the gap between administrative processes and the thrill of maritime adventures, courtesy of the National Documentation Portal. Setting Sail with…

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yacht documentation

Keeping Your Yacht Documentation Up to Date When Life Changes

Has your life changed in one way or another, and now you’re unsure about how to update your yacht documentation? Did you just make a significant life change and have a nagging suspicion that you need to alter your vessel documentation so as to stay in compliance with the authorities? When a vessel owner completes…

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USCG documented vessel search

Make Your USCG Documented Vessel Search Easy

Make Your USCG Documented Vessel Search Easy Even though we live in the Information age today, where there is data and information all around us at the touch of a button, finding the information you require is not always as easy as it might seem. For things like getting the background on a used boat…

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U S Coast Guard Documentation

U.S. Coast Guard Documentation You May Need

Buying a yacht or another large marine vessel for the first time might seem exciting.  However, the whole process can be quite tricky. There are several U.S. Coast Guard Documentation you may need in order to achieve your goal. The whole process can be tricky for most of us. There are many different types of…

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USCG

Making Sense of Form USCG 1258

Reading can be educational and fun. Reading vessel documentation forms is, well, not. For most boat owners, there are probably several million other things they’d rather do than read and fill out these forms. We absolutely understand that. It’s part of the reason we designed our site how we did: so that these forms were…

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USCG Documentation Certificate

The Purpose Behind the USCG Documentation Certificate

In the realm of maritime legality, the USCG Documentation Certificate emerges as more than just a piece of paper; it’s a certification of a vessel’s legitimacy and compliance. As we embark on this exploration, the National Documentation Portal illuminates the purpose behind these certificates, decoding their significance for vessel owners navigating the seas. The Foundation…

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