Do you have a vessel that was foreign-built and you’re not sure what you can do with it? Did you recently come into possession of a vessel with no documentation and want to see what all of your options are moving forward? For many vessel owners, the answer to both of these questions is: “the…
You are buying a new boat, and want to know more about its history, its previous ownership and any mortgages that were previously taken out upon it. All of this information will be recorded by the US Coast Guard registration program. Therefore you can find out everything that you want to know when you perform…
Are you a new boat owner? If you have just purchased a boat fresh from the showroom or bought one from a broker or previous owner, congratulations on your new boat! You are now part of a unique community across the United States, and you have the capability to take your boat out on the…
What is U.S. Vessel Documentation? 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…
Purchasing a second-hand boat will let you spend days of sailing or relaxing under the sun. However, it’s difficult to enjoy those moments if the ship you bought is without proper documentation or with liens attached to it. That’s why experts encourage buyers to perform a Coast Guard documented vessel search before making a final…
Finding the Coast Guard Renewal Documentation You Need Spring is rolling around again, and you will start thinking about getting your boat back in the water and enjoying the warm, sunny days out at sea. While you may have a service that helps you stow your boat and then get it ready for the new…
Once you have bought a large pleasure vessel for yourself, getting it out onto the water becomes your top priority. There are rules and regulations that you need to familiarize yourself with, and depending on your purchase, you may or may not have the requirement of getting federal documentation for your vessel from the United…