Documenting a vessel shouldn’t be difficult. It shouldn’t be the kind of process that takes up hours of your time or keeps you from doing other important tasks. Indeed, that’s why we made our site. When you use our site to document your vessel, you can take a task that used to require hours and…
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 for you to know what…
Most of us find filling out application forms, confusing, time-consuming and repetitive. Registering and licensing a vessel is no less of a headache. Luckily, you can process United States Coast Guard Documentation here! The applications go to the U.S. Coast Guard through the National Vessel Documentation Center and can be filled out and sent either…
Everything about paperwork is off-putting. Even the word “paperwork” sounds boring, like something you want to avoid. At our site, you don’t have to worry about paperwork relating to your vessel. In fact, you won’t have to deal with paper at all. Instead, you can simply go through our site and put in the information…
The “Coast Guard portal” isn’t a physical place; rather it’s a place online. It’s where your information goes so that you can get the Coast Guard documentation you’re looking for. The problem is that it isn’t always easy to deal with. That’s where we come in. Here at Vessel Documentation Online, we’re all about making…
Most prospective buyers and owners of a boat are often faced with the question ‘is a Documented Vessel exempt from State jurisdiction?’. Your decision will depend on several factors, such as your boat’s size, citizenship, and usage, among others. You will need to obtain documentation for your vessel if you intend to use it for…
Abstract of Title There are many things to keep in mind when you decide to buy a vessel. And one of the most important issues boat buyers need to know is the abstract of title. This document carries many complexities around. And getting a detailed information about those specifications can save you lots of time…
There are certain things we know we need to do in life each year. Things like going to the doctor for a physical, getting your car inspected, getting your furnace checked, and other annual chores pop up at particular times of the year, and you know you need to do them. One thing you do…
When you buy a new boat, you will most likely need to take out a mortgage in order to cover the cost of the vessel. Getting the funds that you need in order to make the purchase will mean taking out a specific type of lien mortgage, known as a preferred ship mortgage. Unique to…
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…