If a ship has been registered with the United States Coast Guard, it is a documented vessel (USCG). The documentation program assigns a unique official number to the boat, subsequently permanently inscribed into the ship’s interior by the documentation team. The vessel has satisfied all relevant U.S. Coast Guard rules, and criteria are shown by…
Have you been searching for an easy way to find and finish your american vessel documentation? Does it seem as if completing vessel documentation should be easier than it is! We do, too. That’s why, here at the National Documentation Portal, we help with simplifying all parts of boat documentation. That includes the forms you…
When your vessel isn’t running as well as you would like, do you take it to a mechanic? Have you found that, while you can perform so many boat maintenance tasks yourself, it’s easier when you get some help from the professionals? For so many vessel owners, a professional boat mechanic helps the vessel to…
If you own a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) documented vessel, keeping your paperwork current is more than just a recommendation—it is a legal requirement. The CG 1280 Renewal of Certificate of Documentation (COD) ensures that your vessel remains in compliance with federal law and can continue operating without interruption. Many vessel owners assume the process is…
Just like a car, it is necessary to renew Coast Guard Documentation every year. Failing to renew your documentation will leave you with an expired certificate of documentation. Operating your vessel with an invalid certificate of documentation will leave you liable to potential fines and penalties. Renewing your documentation every year will let you continue…
As the owner of a yacht, it is essential for you to have a good understanding of the advantages of having a documented vessel and what it can do for you. Documentation is necessary for international commerce because it serves as evidence of ownership, establishes maritime liens, and creates maritime liens. Owning a boat is…
Have you been trying to determine whether or not American vessel documentation is right for you and your vessel? Did you look up the benefits of documentation and wonder how they would apply to your situation? The process can be perplexing, with seemingly contradictory rules surrounding which vessels must be documented and which may be…
You have had your boat for a year now, and you have loved every minute of boat ownership. With all the times you have spent out on the waters fishing, traveling to other islands and countries, enjoying the sights and sounds, and spending time with friends and family, your ship is easily the best investment…
What comes to mind when you think of “filling out US Vessel Registration?” For many vessel owners, the images are not kind ones: vessel owners hunched over forms, meticulously and nervous writing out the proper words in hopes that they don’t make a single mistake. Or, alternately, perhaps you imagine being in a dark room,…
Are you debating whether or not it’s time to register your boat with the Coast Guard? Does it seem like that might be the right course of action, but you want to know more before deciding to do so? If you have decided to do it, are you looking for the easiest possible way to…