As of this writing, the COVID-19 pandemic is still going on. This means that so many people are doing the right thing by staying home, in hopes of stopping the spread of the virus. While this is 100% the right thing to do, it’s taken a terrible toll on so many businesses. We’re still open…
Your new boat is your pride and joy. Whether you had the boat manufactured for you specifically, or if you purchased a boat from a broker or previous owner does not matter; you still intend to enjoy your time out on the water relaxing, fishing, or sailing to great vacation destinations. If you have a…
Are you pondering the idea of officially Documenting a Vessel you Own, but are feeling uncertain about the pros and cons? It’s true that some boat owners have no choice but to document their vessels due to specific requirements. Yet, there are other boat owners who willingly choose to document their boats, and they do…
On this blog, we touch quite a lot on the reasons behind you needing to get your US vessel documentation but not nearly enough on the reasons to delete it. The form for a certificate of deletion is more useful than you’d think, so let us tell you about the different scenarios in which you…
Vessel documentation is an essential part of boat ownership, but that doesn’t mean it is something to look forward to. Filling out and processing vessel documentation used to take a long time, requiring the printing out of forms, trips to the post office, and days of worrying that your private information may have been lost…
As the winter season approaches its end, the thought of enjoying warm days on the water gets more and more exciting. However, before you set sail, you must ensure you’ve fulfilled all the mandatory requirements for the NOAA boat registry. This comprehensive guide will help you understand the process and enable you to comply with…
Do you worry about when you’re going to have to renew your US Coast Guard vessel registration? Does it feel like the deadline is coming or, unfortunately, might have already passed? These are common concerns associated with having a documented vessel. As vessel owners ourselves, we know how many different things you have to worry…
Are you wondering if registering a boat in Wisconsin is necessary for your specific situation? Do you know what there is to know about registering or documenting a vessel in your state? We can help. Here at our vessel documentation site, we’ve helped vessel owners from all walks of life to know what they have…
You might already be aware of this, but did you know there are certain ports from which vessels must hail to maintain clear communication with the other ships and the Coast Guard? Hailing ports are predetermined spots on land or water where a ship may make radio contact with another ship or the land itself….
Have you got your eye on a vessel, but aren’t sure if it’s right for you? Are you doing the research into a boat (or even some boats) but can’t find an information source you can trust? This is something that prospective vessel owners have been dealing with for a long time. The internet (and…