Do you keep up with Coast Guard safety alerts? Do you check them every now and then before you go out on the water? It’s entirely likely that you don’t. That said, it can be worth it to check in with them from time to time. These alerts provide pertinent information that may not be…
Do you find yourself in need of a certain Coast Guard form but can’t find it anywhere? Or, alternatively, do you know that you need to do something to stay in compliance with the Coast Guard, but you aren’t exactly sure what it is? These are some of the most common reasons that folks come…
Are you ready to take your vessel out with friends and family this summer? Have you been looking forward to Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or just lazy days on the water in June since about the middle of October? If you’re like so many boat owners, of course, you have. This truly is…
Tired of struggling with clunky online portals that make filling out your vessel documentation feel like a Herculean task? You deserve better. At the National Documentation Portal, our Coast Guard Portal is designed to be as simple to use as possible. Instead of struggling to find and complete your forms, you can complete them in…
Have you been given conflicting information concerning the significance of possessing a Coast Guard Bill of Sale 1340? This paperwork is necessary for recording and safeguarding your ownership of the vessel. You will need it regardless of whether you intend to purchase or sell a USCG vessel. This article will cover all you need to…
Whether you are a completely new, first-time boat owner, or you have simply decided to upgrade your existing vessel, the one thing that you absolutely cannot forget to do is make sure that you register your new property with the coast guard. This is something that is absolutely essential for every vessel on the water,…
When it comes to being a responsible boat owner, there are so many more things to consider than keeping the vessel in good condition and being a diligent sailor. Sometimes, things can happen that might be out of your control, and in a lot of situations the best thing that you can do is get…