Foreign-flagged boats and other types of recreational vessels that come from different countries need to apply for a cruising permit. This Boat Documentation must have mutual arrangements with the US. Upon issuance of this permit, the captain of the vessel gets exempted from having to: File manifestos, acquire permits or accomplish any related entry or…
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 been procrastinating on your USCG documentation renewal? Did you ever sit down to actually complete this document only to find some reason to put it off, to keep yourself from doing it? If so, you aren’t alone. Completing vessel documentation, whether it’s your USCG documentation renewal or anything else, is not something that…
In the realm of maritime operations, USCG documentation serves as the language of compliance. National Documentation Portal invites you to embark on a journey to decipher this intricate language, exploring the nuances and significance that govern the seas of regulatory adherence. Understanding The Basics Before delving into the intricacies, it’s crucial to understand the basics….
Documenting a vessel shouldn’t be difficult. It shouldn’t be the kind of process that takes up hours of your time or keeps you from doing other important tasks. Indeed, that’s why we made our site. When you use our site to document your vessel, you can take a task that used to require hours and…
The US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Center is where you can find all the information about vessels registered with the USCG. Whether you need a renewal for your own vessel or want to find out more about a boat before you buy it, you can obtain all of the information that you need from this…
Sometimes, being out on the water when the waves are high is good. That’s true if you’re surfing or if you’re out with friends and family while dragging some kind of fun inflatable behind your boat. However, often rough seas are just that: rough. They can make it difficult to hold your course, even presenting…
Our USCG portal is designed to make it easier to get all of the documentation that your vessel needs. Before you go out on the water, you can use our site to make sure that you are entirely in compliance with all of the relevant Coast Guard laws. That said, it’s important that you’re safe…
Have you gotten to the part of the initial vessel documentation application that asks about your “endorsement?” Are you unsure which endorsement is right for you? That’s one of the many ways we can help here at our USCG documentation portal. Picking the right endorsement is crucial for using your vessel how you want to,…
Whether you are looking to buy a brand-new boat from a manufacturer or you have turned to the secondary market so you can purchase a vessel from a private owner or broker, at some point you will find that you need to do work with the Coast Guard. It may be that you want more…