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lost boaters license

Lost Boaters License, Lost Documentation, What to Do

Did you recently lose your Certificate of Documentation and aren’t sure what to do? Did you suffer a lost boaters license and are researching the best course of action? At the National Documentation Portal, we help vessel owners with vessel documentation. Vessels that have been documented with the USCG are our forte. That said, there…

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marad waiver

What is the MARAD Waiver and How to Apply

US maritime laws are designed to protect US waterways and coastal waters and give preferred access to US-operated vessels, particularly along trade routes. Owners of vessels not built in the USA cannot get easy access to these prime routes but the US government doesn’t want to block all external trade so there are ways for foreign…

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Notice of Claim of Lien

When and How to File a Notice of Claim of Lien

Do you feel like someone who owns a documented vessel owes you money for work you did on or related to the vessel? Does it feel like there’s nothing you can do to get them to pay? That can be an incredibly powerless feeling. Moreover, it’s frustrating, because you did what you said you were…

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US Vessel Documentation Center

The US Vessel Documentation Center: Essential Boat Owner’s Resource

When you own a boat, there are plenty of things to consider and our US vessel documentation center can be a valuable resource. It can help you properly take care of all the paperwork for your boat and be sure your vessel is registered and legal. Much the same way that you register your car…

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How Do I Transfer Ownership of a Boat

“How Do I Transfer Ownership of a Boat That’s Documented?” Your Q’s Answered

Are you interested in selling a documented vessel and aren’t sure how to go about it the right way? Do you want to make sure that all of the paperwork is done before selling the vessel? That makes all the sense in the world. One of the most common questions we’re asked is “how do…

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the Code of Federal Regulations to Recreational Boating safety

The Code of Federal Regulations to Recreational Boating Safety Explained

Once you have your craft and your certification or license the next thing to think about is safety. It is a good idea to think of your boat as a vehicle, which in fact it is. It moves like any other type of vehicle, whether powered by muscle, wind, or motor. The only difference is…

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