Have you been wondering exactly why you have to document your vessel? Does it seem like the entire vessel documentation process is more complicated than it should be? Here at the National Documentation Portal, one of our goals has always been to make the documentation process simpler for vessel owners from all walks of life….
Have you contemplated the option of obtaining USCG documentation for your vessel, yet find yourself in a haze of uncertainty regarding your qualification? Are the potential advantages of documentation intriguing, but the eligibility criteria appear a bit opaque? These are precisely the inquiries that prompted the establishment of our Boat Documentation site – a beacon…
At Vessel Documentation Online, we believe that our site should be all about vessel documentation. That may sound obvious, but in this industry, it’s unique. We don’t offer anything but an easier way to handle your vessel documentation. We’re not looking to sell subscriptions, or boat parts and accessories on the side, or anything like…
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…
As April turns into May, summer begins in earnest. This is the time of year most people really enjoy being out on their vessels. Whether you’re hard at work or just kicking back with some friends and family, it’s always important to be safe. We’re always here to help you with your vessel documentation in…
There is a common misconception among new vessel owners regarding recreational vessels, such as yachts, and their registration with the United States Coast Guard. Some people will say you only have to register commercial vessels, but they’d be mistaken. If your yacht fulfills the criteria outlined below, you will have to get your yacht documentation…
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…
Are you looking into a vessel (or vessels) that you’re interested in purchasing? Has it felt like there’s no real way to trust the information that you find online about a vessel? With so many different vessel owners online, it can be hard to know what to trust. Obviously, anything that’s “too good to be…
Gone are the days in which a firm handshake or a person’s word would be enough to make a sale official. Maybe that works for smaller, more casual purchases, but when it comes to something like boats, ships, and vessels, you are going to need more than that. That’s when you’ll need a boat bill…
Being shipwrecked with your in-laws. Having to swim a capsized boat into shore. Cleaning the bilge by hand. These are just a few of the boating activities that vessel owners might find as annoying as getting their vessel onto the US Coast Guard boat registry. We understand that. After all, we’re vessel owners too. However,…