If you have been doing your fair share of research lately, you might be aware by now that the United States Coast Guard (USCG) is the governmental department that oversees all of the maritime activity along the country, and even the international waters close to the US (after 200 nautical miles from shore). This article…
The Coast Guard Portal stands as a beacon of efficiency in the maritime domain, offering a suite of functions designed to streamline operations and enhance safety. In this article, the National Documentation Portal takes a closer look at the multifaceted functions of the USCG Portal and their significance for vessel owners and operators. Registration and…
Boat safety is of paramount importance for both recreational boaters and commercial operators. Vessel inspections play a crucial role in ensuring that boats meet the necessary safety standards and regulatory requirements. In the digital age, the National Documentation Portal’s USCG Portal has emerged as a game-changer, revolutionizing the way vessel inspections are conducted. This article…
As July turns into August, are you ready to get out on your vessel and enjoy the summer? After having been cooped up in your home all winter long, doesn’t it feel freeing to be on the water? There’s nothing like going out on a boat in the summertime, whether it’s with family and friends…
What would you be expecting to get at Vessel Documentation Online if it isn’t, well, vessel documentation? Safe boating is everyone’s responsibility and we want to do our part for everyone to be as safe as possible. With that in mind, we created our very own Coast Guard Portal and compiled some safety tips so that…
Are you looking for an easier way to complete your Coast Guard documentation? Does it seem like every “documentation center” you click on doesn’t make the process easier, but in some cases, actually makes it more confusing? As a vessel owner, a person with responsibilities and a life to lead, you don’t have all of…
Did you recently purchase a small vessel that you want to use for transporting passengers, yet it wasn’t made in the United States? Does it seem like you should be able to legally use your vessel how you want? Vessel owners just like you have wrestled with this for some time. The truth is that,…
At our vessel documentation site, our main concern is, of course, vessel documentation. That said, we want everyone who goes out on the water to be as safe as possible. Safe boating is everyone’s responsibility. That’s true in the summer months, but it may be even more important during the winter months as well. By…
Have you been looking for an easier way to file your vessel documentation? Does each Coast Guard portal that claims they’ll make the process “simpler and easier” actually seemingly make it more complicated and time-consuming? Put simply, life is too short to spend more time filling out vessel documentation than you have to. That said,…
Does updating your vessel documentation feel difficult? Do you find yourself putting it off time and again? If so, you aren’t alone. So many vessel owners wait until the last second to complete their vessel forms. With as challenging as it’s been in the past, that’s understandable. We created our Coast Guard portal with one…