As you work to get your new business off the ground, when you are using ships and boats as part of what you do each day, you will need to follow the protocols and laws set forth by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). Under current regulations, all commercial vessels are required to register with the…
At our site, we believe vessel owners shouldn’t have to learn all kinds of esoteric jargon or new technical skills just to be able to get onto the USCG vessel registry. You know how to acquire a vessel, you know how to use it – you shouldn’t have to learn much more than that just…
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…
As a boat owner, you need to register your vessel. The manner of registration depends on the size and use of the vessel. There is state registration and USCG vessel registry (registration with the US Coast Guard). It’s important to understand which registration is either mandatory or desirable for your vessel. What is Coast Guard…
Are you tired of the cumbersome process of getting your vessel registered with the US Coast Guard? Does it seem like completing your vessel documentation is more of a challenge than it should be? That’s exactly why we designed the National Documentation Portal to help with. Here, we can help you to not just get…
Like so many other conscientious vessel owners, before you head out on the water, you tend to check your own vessel. You make sure that you have everything that you need for a safe and fun trip on the water and that means life jackets that fit, a float plan, the engine, gas lines, and…