Have you felt like documenting your vessel might be the right course of action, but you aren’t 100% sure? Are you in the process of making up your mind and just want to know the specifics? As vessel owners ourselves, we’ve found that there is quite a bit of misinformation out there in regards to…
For boat owners in the United States, proper registration is a crucial step in ensuring both compliance with regulations and the security of their maritime investments. One of the options available is boat registration, a federal process that offers unique benefits and advantages. In this comprehensive guide, brought to you by Vessel Documentation Online, we’ll…
The digital, nigh-paperless world didn’t always exist. In the past, if you had to get all of your vessel documents in one place, it wasn’t easy. You probably had to print them out or physically go to get them, which meant that you had to carry them, put them in some kind of folder or…
As of this writing, the COVID-19 pandemic is still going on. This means that so many people are doing the right thing by staying home, in hopes of stopping the spread of the virus. While this is 100% the right thing to do, it’s taken a terrible toll on so many businesses. We’re still open…
Have you got your eye on a vessel, but aren’t sure if it’s right for you? Are you doing the research into a boat (or even some boats) but can’t find an information source you can trust? This is something that prospective vessel owners have been dealing with for a long time. The internet (and…
So, you’ve finally acquired that dream vessel you’ve been hunting for relentlessly. Now, the question that might be on your mind is, “How can I Register My Boat with the Coast Guard?” Some vessel owners have to do it and some can choose to do so. No matter your reasons, we can help. Here at…
If you’ve been reading these blogs for any length of time, then you know that the first step in boat documentation is typically the initial registration. Should you require documentation for your vessel, that’s often the most common form to start with. However, after that, paths diverge. There are many different forms that you could…
Safe boating almost always includes a “float plan.” By letting someone on land know where you and the vessel will be at all times, they’ll be in a better position to help more quickly should something go wrong. Before you take your vessel out on the water, you do everything in your power to make…
None of us really enjoy filling out paperwork, but the process seems to be a daily part of our lives. No matter where you go or what you may do, there is always a stack of papers that you need to read, fill out, sign, and submit to someone. It gets to the point where…
Coast Guard boat registration is a “must-have” but not for everybody. Some folks don’t need it on their vessels while others can’t get it. This is one of those laws that you always want to be in compliance with, but may not be certain exactly how it pertains to you. Indeed, this is one of…