After spending a great deal of time and money to get your boat, you want to make sure you do all you can to keep it in the best shape possible so you can always take it out when you want to. Beyond maintaining the boat itself, you also need to make sure you keep…
“Have the right kind of personal flotation device.” If you’ve ever read an article about boat safety or taken a course, that’s one thing they always mention. This makes sense, as it’s critically important to have the right kind of personal flotation device should something awful happen. It’s important to not just have one of…
In the vast seas of maritime legality, USCG Documentation isn’t just paperwork; it’s the compass guiding vessel owners from application to an adventurous voyage. Join us as we unfold the narrative of USCG Doc, bridging the gap between administrative processes and the thrill of maritime adventures, courtesy of the National Documentation Portal. Setting Sail with…
Often, “fastest” really does mean best. A business that can get the job done right in the quickest, shortest amount of time is usually a business that can do the job better than anyone else, too. Obviously, you want to be careful that you aren’t giving your money to someone who just does a slapdash…
As of this writing, it’s a good time to buy a boat. The weather’s getting nicer, summer is almost here, and there are plenty of great boats on the market. However, with so many deals around, there are some pretty bad ones too. The last thing anyone wants is to go through the entire process…
Your vessel registration is one of the most important documents relating to your use of your boat, if not the most. Why? Because it represents not only your ownership over the boat and permission to use it, but it also represents your standing with the US Coast Guard registration. Like all other bureaucratic processes and…
Have you been looking for the perfect vessel but worry that you aren’t getting “the full story?” Do you know a vessel’s name or number and aren’t sure about how to find out more? This is one more area where we can help. At Vessel Documentation Online, we have forms that can enable you to…
Your vessel may need to meet USCG Documentation Standards, and you’ve been looking into the requirements for this documentation. Also, you might be wondering why it’s so important to know about and follow these standards. After all, what is a Standard, if not a commonly accepted one, to accomplish a task? Several USCG paperwork criteria…
There’s nothing like boating in summer. Sure, when you go out on your boat in the winter, with the crisp wind in your hair, the leafless trees on the shore, white as far as the eye can see, that’s special. But it’s not summer. It’s not the warm sun, the cool air, swimsuits, suntans, and…
Are you a member of the United States Coast Guard’s registry? Congratulations! You have now become the happy owner of a documented vessel, which entitles you to several perks. It is required by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) that all boats, even those belonging to private individuals, be recorded. Having an adequately registered yacht…