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Your Comprehensive Guide to a Vessel's Abstract of Title

Your Comprehensive Guide to a Vessel’s Abstract of Title

Are you on the brink of a vessel purchase, seeking to validate all that’s attractive about your choice? Do you worry that the vessel which seems too good to be true really is too good to be true? The prospect of acquiring a vessel only to discover it veiled in misleading or erroneous information is…

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performing a vessel documentation search

Performing a Vessel Documentation Search

If you are new to shopping for a yacht or other pleasure vessel, you likely want to familiarize yourself with the market a little bit before you make any decisions about buying a boat. Buying a new boat can be a great thing, but you know you will pay a lot more money for a…

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yacht documentation

Yacht Documentation for Your Recreational Vessel

There is a common misconception among new vessel owners regarding recreational vessels, such as yachts, and their registration with the United States Coast Guard. Some people will say you only have to register commercial vessels, but they’d be mistaken. If your yacht fulfills the criteria outlined below, you will have to get your yacht documentation…

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Vessel Documentation

Vessel Documentation to Help You Change Course

Has a misfortune befallen your vessel, causing you to have to change the course of your life? Have you recently encountered a watery mishap with your boat, leaving you feeling adrift and unsure of your next move? Our portal can help. Here, we offer vessel documentation solutions to help you through any stage of vessel…

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USCG Exchange

USCG Exchange/Transfer Form & What to Know

Have you decided to bring a new co-owner onto your vessel, but aren’t sure which form is right for you? Are you selling your vessel and want to get everything taken care of ahead of time? When it comes to your vessel and its documentation, you want to be as careful and thorough as possible….

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NVDC status

Keeping Your NVDC Status in Compliance, Come What May

Do you have a nagging suspicion, in the back of your head, that there’s something you have to do with your vessel documentation? Does it feel like something threatens your NVDC status but you aren’t sure what? This is common. Many vessel owners feel a bit of a free-floating anxiety when it comes to their…

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US Coast Guard Boat Registry

The Timeless Connection between Captains and the US Coast Guard Boat Registry

In the vast seas of maritime documentation, captains forge an enduring connection with the US Coast Guard Boat Registry. This article, presented by the National Documentation Portal, delves into the rich tapestry of this relationship, exploring how captains anchor their legacies through the registry’s timeless embrace. Sailing Through Time: A Captain’s Legacy Maritime Heritage: The…

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Coast Guard Documentation

Coast Guard Documentation and Staying Safe This Winter on the Water

Are you planning on taking your vessel out with family and friends to celebrate the holidays? Have you been looking forward to a boat ride in a true “winter wonderland?” Yes, cold weather boating isn’t the same as warm weather boating during the summer. But, it can be incredible, an amazing experience that accentuates the…

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Documented Vessel Renewal

The Ins and Outs of Documented Vessel Renewal

Renewing the documentation for your vessel may not be the most glamorous aspect of boat ownership, but it’s an essential responsibility. Vessel documentation renewal ensures that your vessel remains in compliance with U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) regulations and retains its legal status. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the process of Documented…

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Coast Guard portal

A Coast Guard Portal to Legally Use a Non-US Vessel to Carry Passengers

Did you recently purchase a small vessel that you want to use for transporting passengers, yet it wasn’t made in the United States? Does it seem like you should be able to legally use your vessel how you want? Vessel owners just like you have wrestled with this for some time. The truth is that,…

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