It does not matter if you are a first-time boat owner who has had a vessel for just a few weeks, or an owner that has possessed a ship for twenty years or more – there are always going to be occasions where you need to look something up or file information with the Coast…
Does acquiring USCG vessel documentation seem complicated, or at least more complicated than it should be? Even though you know you have to get your vessel documented, have you found yourself putting it off? That’s perfectly understandable. As busy as we all are, it’s not always easy to carve out space in the day to…
Before you head out on the water, do you go through an entire safety check? If you’re like so many other vessels, you check your gasoline, your flares, your lights, your personal flotation devices, your phones, your radio, and much, much more. You probably let someone on land know where you’re going and when you…
Boat documentations used to be much more difficult to deal with than it is now. In the past, the process was far more arduous than it is today. When we started our site, we did so with the expressed idea that we simplify the vessel documentation process for regular, working vessel owners, who didn’t have…
Have you ever found yourself navigating the unpredictable waters of a sailboat race? It’s an experience that encapsulates the thrill, frustration, and exhilaration, all within a matter of seconds. The race’s outcome hinges on factors beyond anyone’s control, such as the wind, waves, weather, and more. Just like adjusting a sailing course due to changing…
Initial Vessel Documentation Owning a yacht is such a goal for a lot of people. To own your vessel and being able to use as you please is an amazing feeling. As a new owner. There are many things you need to keep in mind. Other than the obvious details, the most important is legal…
Did you do work on or for someone’s boat and they never paid you what they said they would? Have you felt frustrated and angered, like there’s nothing you can do? It may seem that way, but it’s not the case. There is a way to fight back, to get the owner to pay you…
Getting a license for a ship is the kickstart for a career at sea. It’s the key to open doors for the kind of jobs you’ve been dreaming with. It’s necessary to gather a group of skills, training and experience at seas in order to achieve this. You must also be aware of all the…
You have been perusing the for-sale listings of recreational boats for a while hoping that one will jump out at you that has a description that entices you to get more information. If you have never looked at yachts or luxury boats for sale before, you may see a lot of jargon and abbreviations that…
It is exciting to own a boat. You can go anywhere you wish to go. However, as a vessel owner, you have the responsibility to register it with the USCG. It ensures that your yacht complies with federal regulations. Documenting it is a yearly thing. USCG documentation renewal, however, is a simple process if you…