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…
With as busy as everyone is now, it can be difficult to focus on the task at hand. We each have so many responsibilities, through work, our social lives and more, that it can seem like there’s always something nagging at you from the back of your mind. If you’re operating a boat without the…
National Vessel Documentation Center Have you been looking for a “one stop shop” for vessel documentation? Does it feel like when you go to a so-called “National Vessel Documentation Center” they only have a few of the forms that you would associate with a “center?” A site that says it has “documentation” should, well, have…
When you go out on your vessel, you’re careful to plan accordingly. That means letting someone on land know where you’re going, and when you’ll be back. It means having a personal flotation device for everyone on board, as well as flares, first aid, lights, batteries and more. Of course, for certain vessels, it also…
Have you been considering purchasing a vessel but want to know the truth about it? Do you want to be as informed as possible before you spend your hard-earned money? An in-depth boat history report can reveal if necessary repairs have been completed, if there are any outstanding liens or mortgages against the vessel, and…
Before we built Vessel Documentation Online, we were just vessel owners like you. With a bit of research, we had a decent idea of what kind of vessel documentation we needed, but we definitely weren’t 100% sure. Then, when we went to look at our options of how to send our documentation in, we sure…
Did something recently go awry which has put your boat documentation in jeopardy? Does it feel as if you’re going to lose the ability to use your vessel as you would like (or you already have?) If you have a documented vessel, odds are that you want to keep that vessel documented. Should you use…
In the vast expanse of maritime regulations, the journey for vessel owners is often hindered by paperwork complexities. The National Documentation Portal emerges as a beacon, illuminating the transformative power of vessel documentation services. Join us as we delve into how these services, offered by the National Documentation Portal, make every journey across the seas…
Are you looking forward to vessel documentation? If so, it is essential to have a power of attorney in place if you are the registered owner of a USCG vessel. This is so that someone else may decide on your behalf if anything were to happen to you and prevent you from doing so. A…