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ship documentation

Empowering Your Mobility: An Effective Ship Documentation Portal

Are you tired of having to take hours out of your day to complete your boat documentation? Do you want to be able to get all of the forms you need done in a quick period of time? Our ship documentation portal can help with that and so much more.  In a world that moves…

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Maritime Documentation Center

A Maritime Documentation Center Made for the Busy Vessel Owner

Does vessel documentation feel like a chore? Have you sat down to complete it, only to realize that there are a million other things that you could be doing with your time? The truth is that you’re busy. You have a lot to do. That means you don’t have hours to spend filling out vessel…

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Hail port

Changing Your Vessel’s Hailing Port

You have just bought a boat that has been previously documented with the USCG. This means that the hailing port of the boat might not be the same as that which is listed on the documentation, and this could lead you into serious difficulties with the Coast Guard. The same can also happen if you…

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Understanding the USCG Exchange of Ownership Process

Understanding the USCG Exchange of Ownership Process

When the time comes to trade in your old vessel for a new one, you will want to sell your current boat to a new owner. You have already completed the documentation process once, but if you are trying to sell your vessel, you will have to apply to the Coast Guard for a certificate…

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boat transfer paperwork

Boat Transfer Paperwork for When You Sell the Vessel

Has it gotten to the point where you have a buyer for your vessel and you’re about to finish the transaction, you just need to finish the paperwork? Did you take care of everything related to the sale of your boat, yet, there’s something in the back of your head that says “you missed something”?…

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vessel cost

Selling a Boat is About So Much More Than the Vessel Cost

If you want to sell a boat that you own, then we think it is safe to assume that you already know it comes down to a lot more than someone simply handing over some cash and you giving them the keys in return. Just like the transfer of ownership of everything expensive from a…

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Boat Bill of Sale

Everything You Should Have in a Boat Bill of Sale

There is a long list of things that need to be done after the acquisition of a boat, regardless of whether it is brand new or used, to transfer ownership of the vessel officially. Obtaining a boat bill of sale is one of these things that must be done. A bill of sale is a…

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yacht documentation

Yacht Documentation & Endorsement

Do you know which yacht documentation endorsement is right for your vessel? Did you just find out at this moment that there’s one more than kind of endorsement available? In these blogs, when we say “vessel documentation,” it’s important to note that there are different endorsements. These endorsements fit different uses for your vessel. So,…

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documented boat names

Documented Boat Names: Finding the Right One and Keeping It

Have you been stumped in trying to think of a good boat name? Does it seem like every name for your boat just doesn’t quite fit? Well-documented boat names resonate with the owner and reflect their character, personality, or aspirations associated with the vessel. It should be memorable, unique, and meaningful to the owner. At our…

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Coast Guard Registration Renewal

Smooth Sailing: Coast Guard Registration Renewal With Us

Are you concerned that your vessel documentation may expire without you realizing it? Does it seem like your Coast Guard registration renewal date becomes harder to remember and/or meet every year? That’s a more common concern than many vessel owners realize. The truth is that we’re all very busy. Between your work, your family, your…

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