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…
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…
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…
Do you know what basic visual distress signals are and how to respond to them on the water? With the summer season upon us, more and more people are on the water. To have peace of mind while you’re enjoying the waves with friends and family, knowing your distress signals can help in a variety…
Do you have your eye on a vessel for potential purchase but aren’t sure if it’s a good idea to buy? Have you reached out to someone to talk about their vessel they’re selling but it seems a bit “too good to be true?” When it comes to your mind as well as your time,…