If you’re planning to sell your yacht, you should first get it ready for the market. This doesn’t just mean cleaning up your vessel and performing repairs. You also need to prepare the proper Vessel Documentation and comply with other legal requirements. In particular, be very careful with the following issues as they might make…
If the thought of owning a recreational vessel like a yacht or other boat is appealing to you, but you have never done anything like this before, it is always a good idea to spend some time learning as much as you can about boat ownership. You can do some research of your own to…
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…
In a world rapidly shifting towards digitalization, the maritime industry is no exception. Vessel documentation, once a paper-intensive process, has evolved significantly. Vessel documentation online is transforming the way boat owners, maritime authorities, and the industry as a whole operate. Join us as we navigate the paperless seas and explore this transformative shift, powered by…
Do you know that you more or less need to get national vessel documentation to get financing for your vessel, but aren’t sure how to go about it? Has it come time to put a lien on someone else’s vessel, yet you don’t know the process? If you’re like so many vessel owners, “financing,” “mortgages,”…
Our vessel documentation site stresses boating safely at all times. Do you plan on going out on the water with family and friends during the winter but worry about the weather? Are you aware of what to do if the weather turns suddenly while you’re out on the water? Boating in wintertime can be a…
Did you recently come into possession of a foreign-built vessel and wish to use it for passenger operations in the United States? Are you worried about running afoul of The Jones Act? This can be tricky, as it can be against the rules. However, there are exceptions. That’s where the MARAD Waiver comes in. This…
Your vessel may be one that legally has to be on the Coast Guard vessel database. The process of placing your vessel onto this database and keeping it there shouldn’t be difficult. Indeed, that’s what our site was essentially built around. We’ve streamlined the process so that everything is that much easier. What used to…
Are you struggling to complete the Coast Guard’s National Vessel Documentation Center forms accurately, or do you not know which documentation you need to achieve the required outcome? The USCG website is notorious for being difficult to navigate, and you may have tried to find the documents you need without much success. You may have…
Have you found it difficult to get straight answers to US vessel documentation questions? Do you worry about getting the right info from a source you can trust? When it comes to boat documentation, we’re not just experts; we’re passionate boat enthusiasts. Before we began this portal, we were simply individuals who loved boating and…