When you want to register your vessel in US waters, you need to contact the US Coast Guard. They are the people who document vessels operating from US ports. Anyone who owns a car knows that they have to sign a lot of forms to get the necessary paperwork to drive on the highway, and…
Have you been trying to complete your USCG documentation but can just never find the time? Does it seem like whenever you have a moment to sit down and finish your boat documentation, something else comes up? That’s very understandable. We know how hard it can be to find time in your schedule to take…
If you are a vessel owner, you know it isn’t all skimming over the water and enjoying the cool breeze from your yacht. Vessel ownership is a process far more involved than many would expect. In fact, there is a lot of paperwork involved. Having your vessel properly documented is absolutely essential for owners of…
Whether you’re a prospective boat buyer, a maritime historian, or a legal investigator, mastering the art of documentation search is your gateway to a wealth of vessel information. In this guide, we’ll unveil the secrets of USCG Documentation Search and how the National Documentation Portal can assist you in your quest for comprehensive vessel data….
Contemplating the prospect of Coast Guard vessel registration for your vessel? Don’t know if it’s the right move? There are some vessels that require registration, there are others that can be documented, should the owner so choose. Here at the National Documentation Portal, our goal is to make the USCG documentation process that much easier. …
Not every boat has to be documented, nor does it have to receive documentation. That may seem like a weird thing to say, coming from a site that specializes in vessel documentation. However, while we’ve built a portal to make it easier than ever for people to get the vessel documentation they need, the last…
National Vessel Documentation Center Have you been looking for a “one stop shop” for vessel documentation? Does it feel like when you go to a so-called “National Vessel Documentation Center” they only have a few of the forms that you would associate with a “center?” A site that says it has “documentation” should, well, have…
When you go out on your vessel, you’re careful to plan accordingly. That means letting someone on land know where you’re going, and when you’ll be back. It means having a personal flotation device for everyone on board, as well as flares, first aid, lights, batteries and more. Of course, for certain vessels, it also…
Whether you are an experienced sailor who wants to renew their USCG documentation, a newcomer to the boating industry who wants to know how to get this type of paperwork for the first time, or simply a curious person who likes being informed about whatever is related to our seas, you have come to the…
Every vessel on the waterways bears a unique identifier—the USCG documentation number. In this article, the National Documentation Portal delves into the significance of these numbers and how they define the essence of each vessel they represent. The Basics of USCG Documentation Numbers Before delving into their deeper meaning, it’s essential to understand the basics…