Have you been considering buying a boat from a private seller but want to make sure that you’re getting the best deal? Shopping for a boat is an exciting process, but if you’re looking to purchase from a private seller – rather than from a dealership – it’s important to keep in mind that there…
Have you been procrastinating on filling out vessel documentation because you don’t want to have to fill out all of those forms? Does the idea of completing a vessel documentation form by hand sound time-consuming? What if we told you there was an easier way? With advances in technology, it is now possible to file…
Do you want to stay as safe as possible when out on the water? Do you know what to do in the event of an emergency? You can’t prepare for every eventuality when you’re out on the high seas. But, what you can do is familiarize yourself with visual distress signals. That way, you’ll be…
Have you been wondering yourself exactly why document a vessel? Does it seem like it’s more difficult than it should be? The truth is that some vessel owners have to document their vessels whereas others can choose to do so. We absolutely believe that the process for vessel documentation can feel too complicated – that’s…
Are you in the process of considering yacht documentation? Are you “on the fence,” so to speak, as to whether to document your vessel or not? As a vessel documentation company, our role is to assist individuals and organizations in documenting their vessels when appropriate. Not everyone can document their vessel, nor should everyone who…
Have you been procrastinating on your USCG documentation renewal? Did you ever sit down to actually complete this document only to find some reason to put it off, to keep yourself from doing it? If so, you aren’t alone. Completing vessel documentation, whether it’s your USCG documentation renewal or anything else, is not something that…
Have you ever really wondered what is the difference between a boat and a ship? A major part of what we want our National Documentation Portal to be is a resource. We want our site to be somewhere where vessel owners can come to learn about vessel phrases and jargon so that they know everything…
Did you recently come into possession of a foreign-built vessel and wish to use it for passenger operations in the United States? Are you worried about running afoul of The Jones Act? This can be tricky, as it can be against the rules. However, there are exceptions. That’s where the MARAD Waiver comes in. This…
Have you been thinking about trying to renew vessel documentation online but found the process too complicated? Does it feel like you keep putting it off later and later? It’s understandable why you would procrastinate when it comes to renewing your boat documentation. That said, there are hard deadlines and you do have to get…
Are you completing your vessel documentation and aren’t sure which endorsement to choose? Or, have you picked an endorsement and are considering picking a new one? Here at the National Documentation Portal, we’re always open to answer any vessel documentation query someone may ask us. Often, we’re asked about “endorsements,” as these show up in…