Think of all of the safety precautions you go through to make sure your vessel is safe and secure. You dock it correctly, making sure that everything is tied up (and locked up) tight. Checking the engine, the lines, the hull, and so much else is just a part of your daily maintenance, before and…
Did you get your vessel and can’t wait to take it out on the water? Are you concerned that you have all of the documentation taken care of that you need before doing so? No one wants to get stopped by the authorities only to find that they don’t have the proper documentation taken care…
If you have recently purchased a boat, whether it is for recreational use or for commercial use for your business, you will find that dealing with the Coast Guard is going to become a regular part of your life. While you may undoubtedly see the Coast Guard out on the waters with your watercraft, you…
Do you have your eye on a vessel but aren’t sure if it’s the right one for you? Have you been talking to a vessel’s owner, like what you’re hearing, but just want a source you can trust so that you can feel good about closing the deal? This is something that vessel owners have…
Do you find yourself in need of a certain Coast Guard form but can’t find it anywhere? Or, alternatively, do you know that you need to do something to stay in compliance with the Coast Guard, but you aren’t exactly sure what it is? These are some of the most common reasons that folks come…
Are you planning to buy or sell your boat? Before you go and sail, you have to ensure that you have a boat bill of sale so that you can transfer all ownership rights of the boat. Handle it before closing the deal and making sure that the sale is deemed legal. How should you…
We always want all of our boaters to stay safe out there. That’s true at any time of the year, but especially during a global pandemic. The weather’s getting nicer, some states and countries are beginning to open up, so we’re all itching to get back out on our boats. That can be very safe,…
Embarking on a maritime journey requires more than just navigating the seas; it involves mastering the intricacies of USCG vessel documentation lookup. In this article, we unveil essential tips for captains, ensuring they navigate the waters of compliance effortlessly through the National Documentation Portal. Before setting sail, captains must recognize the significance of USCG vessel…
Transferring the ownership of a documented vessel can be a complicated process, especially if you are a first-time boat owner that doesn’t know where to start. There are a few things you will need for the process, and all of them will be explained in this article. The first of them, however, will be the…
Not every boat has to be documented, nor does it have to receive documentation. That may seem like a weird thing to say, coming from a site that specializes in vessel documentation. However, while we’ve built a portal to make it easier than ever for people to get the vessel documentation they need, the last…