Vessel Documentation

Vessel Documentation and Waterway Preservation

Waterways are the lifeblood of our planet, nurturing diverse ecosystems and providing routes for commerce, travel, and recreation. But maintaining the delicate balance between human activity and environmental preservation is no easy task. In this guide, we’ll explore the essential role of vessel documentation in safeguarding waterways, backed by the expertise of the National Documentation…

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MARAD Waiver

Using a Vessel Without American Vessel Documentation: the MARAD Waiver

Do you have a vessel that you want to use in a commercial capacity that isn’t documented? Did you recently receive a foreign-built vessel and want to see exactly how you can use it on American waters? These and similar scenarios are more common than many vessel owners realize. It’s true that there are stringent…

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Documented Vessel Number

Keeping Your Documented Vessel Number When Things Go Awry

Has something gone wrong with your vessel documentation and you’re worried you’re going to lose your documented vessel number? Did something with your vessel documentation go awry, not like you planned, and now you’re dreading the fallout, so to speak? First off, from having spoken to so many vessel owners over the years in your…

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