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A Word on Vessel Safety this Summer from Our USCG Forms Site

Are you ready to take your vessel out with friends and family this summer? Have you been looking forward to Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or just lazy days on the water in June since about the middle of October? If you’re like so many boat owners, of course, you have. This truly is…

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MARAD Waiver

MARAD Waiver: Wave Wasted Time Goodbye

It can seem like vessel documentation is specifically made just to be confusing. Some of the terms can be hard to parse at best. One we get quite a few questions about is “MARAD Waiver” This isn’t a form of documentation that every single vessel owner will have to be concerned with. However, if you…

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is it bad luck to rename a boat

Is it Bad Luck to Rename a Boat?

There’s a certain amount of superstition on the water and if you’re the proud owner of a new watercraft, you may be wondering if is it bad luck to rename a boat. Whether you simply want to give your boat a name you’ve always dreamed of or the boat comes with a name you can’t…

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Boat Documentation

Boat Documentation Help for When You Need Financing

Are you interested in getting financing on your vessel? Does a “Preferred Ship’s Mortgage” sound appealing? A mortgage can make it possible for you to have the vessel you’ve always dreamed of. Yes, a mortgage is a commitment, but it’s one that may get you out on the water in your perfect boat. Over the…

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Yacht Documentation

Yacht Documentation Tips for Discerning Captains

Set sail into the world of yachting sophistication as we explore the art and science of superior yacht documentation. The National Documentation Portal unveils exclusive tips for discerning captains, ensuring every voyage exudes elegance and compliance. The Essence of Yacht Documentation: A Discerning Captain’s Priority Beyond Compliance: Elevating the Yachting Experience with Proper Documentation: Uncover…

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Applying for a MARAD Waiver for Your Vessel

Owning a business that uses a smaller boat as a piece of the operations has been something you have wanted to do for a while. You finally have your business plan in place, have the financing you need, and even have a vessel in mind that would be ideal for you to use for your…

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Boat Documentation

Boat Documentation, Safety, Fall, and You

As of this writing, it’s August. Yes, that means that in many places, summer is still in full swing. The days are warm, the sun high in the sky, and it may seem like summer lasts forever. However, one look at the foliage will tell you that’s not the case. Autumn is almost here, and…

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Transfer Exchange of USCG Documentation

How to Arrange a Transfer Exchange of USCG Documentation

Owning a vessel requires a lot of form filling and paperwork, and if you happen to sell your boat, or want to transfer it to another person, then you will need to apply for a transfer of ownership certificate. This type of documentation will show the Coast Guard that you have completed a transfer, and…

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Boat Documentation

Boat Documentation Solutions for Your Concerns

Has something happened with your vessel and you aren’t sure what to do next? Was there a change in your life and you don’t know how to square it with your boat documentation? These are the kinds of situations that we created the National Documentation Portal to be able to help vessel owners with. Here,…

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USCG license renewal

Some Do’s and Don’ts for USCG License Renewal

Have you been thinking it may be time to renew your USCG documentation? Are you worried you’ll miss the deadline? Have you missed the deadline? To continue using your vessel how you want, USCG documentation (sometimes referred to as USCG license renewal even though it isn’t exactly the same thing) is important. We can help. …

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