Are you concerned that your vessel documentation may expire without you realizing it? Does it seem like your Coast Guard registration renewal date becomes harder to remember and/or meet every year? That’s a more common concern than many vessel owners realize. The truth is that we’re all very busy. Between your work, your family, your…
With a boat, you can go practically anywhere. You can travel around the world, or your local lake. You can go out with friends and family for a get-together that no one will ever forget. Or, you can put together a coast wise business that will make you plenty of money on the “high seas.”…
Do you find the vessel documentation renewal process to be a chore? Does it seem like it gets more challenging to remember to renew your documentation every single year? Of all the different reasons that vessel owners utilize our portal, the most common is perhaps for documented vessel renewal. There are many reasons for that. …
Do you know when it’s time to renew your Certificate of Documentation? Have you missed the deadline in the past and want to keep it from happening again? Renewing your documentation is something that has to be done every year. Yet, if you’re like so many vessel owners, it almost “sneaks up on you.” Do…
As you probably know, it’s important that your Coast Guard documentation is always in order. If you are setting sail and your vessel falls under the requirements for registration, then you should avoid letting the registration expire. The way to avoid this is to renew Coast Guard documentation before or right after your registration expires….
Attention all maritime professionals! March marks the beginning of a bustling boating season and a crucial time for USCG license holders. Are you ready for a seamless USCG license renewal application process? Whether you’re a seasoned ship captain, a boat owner, a broker, or just setting your career afloat in maritime waters, staying current with…
Did something recently go awry which has put your boat documentation in jeopardy? Does it feel as if you’re going to lose the ability to use your vessel as you would like (or you already have?) If you have a documented vessel, odds are that you want to keep that vessel documented. Should you use…
Under U.S. law all waterborne craft must be registered, and this comes under the remit of the Coast Guard portal. It is basically a matter of filing out the correct forms. If you are a first time owner with a new boat it is a fairly simple affair because just about all the details requested…
Vessels operating in US waters are under the jurisdiction of the United States Coast Guard, and if you want to make sure that your vessel is completely protected by this agency, you need to file for a certificate of documentation. If you are sailing this boat as a pleasure craft, or as a commercial investment,…
The word “fee” can have many different definitions. Most often, “fee” refers to money, how much you’re paying for something. However, it can also mean “payment,” which is not necessarily currency. A “fee” could be having to sacrifice something or give something up. So, when we say that we offer a “lower USCG vessel documentation…