Are you ready to take your family and friends out on your vessel for the summer? Has it been far, far too long since you had fun on the water? If that’s the case, now is the time. As of this writing, it’s mid-June. This is the time of year that people think of when…
The Maritime Administration of the United States (Marad) grants waivers of the existing regulations only when your intended purpose doesn’t cause “undue adverse effect” on other operators or shipbuilders. A Marad waiver exempts provisions that may occur under one particular set of circumstances. Primarily, it depends on the use to which you intend to use…
Do you keep up with Coast Guard safety alerts? Do you check them every now and then before you go out on the water? It’s entirely likely that you don’t. That said, it can be worth it to check in with them from time to time. These alerts provide pertinent information that may not be…
If you are the owner of a large pleasure vessel like a yacht or the owner of a commercial vessel for your business, getting documentation for your boat is important to you. The documentation is required by law for all commercial vessels, and for large pleasure boats, it can be an important component for you…
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…
Paperwork can feel like the bane of our existence today. Even though we live in what is called the “Electronic Age,” everywhere you turn, you get more paperwork that you need to fill out, type up, and send to someone or somewhere. Not only does all this take time and effort, but a lot of…
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…
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…
Do You Need To Take Out A Preferred Ship Mortgage? Spending money on your first vessel can be a big investment, and many new boat owners choose to opt for a mortgage on their boat in order to afford the cost. Going to a bank or lending society and requesting money in order to purchase…
Are you considering taking your vessel out on the water this fall? Have you had a few unseasonably warm days and want to give it a shot? As the cold grip of winter increases its hold, vessel owners eagerly anticipate the adventures to have. While it makes sense that some vessel owners are quick to…