A documented vessel is a ship registered at a national level by the Federal Government through the United States Coast Guard. It’s one of the oldest functions of the US Government, dating back to the
As a vessel owner, some of the best days you’ll experience are when you sell your vessel or get a new one. There is a lot of paperwork and filing of forms involved when one owns a vessel. If you happen to sell your boat or want to transfer it to another person, then you…
The process of selling and/or buying a new boat for yourself can be a really exciting and rewarding one, but only if you make sure that you follow all rules and regulations along the way. When large pieces of ‘property’ and large sums of money are being exchanged, you literally cannot afford to make any…
As of this writing, it’s a good time to buy a boat. The weather’s getting nicer, summer is almost here, and there are plenty of great boats on the market. However, with so many deals around, there are some pretty bad ones too. The last thing anyone wants is to go through the entire process…
Owning and operating commercial vessels comes with a unique set of challenges, including the intricacies of vessel documentation. The National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC) plays a central role in this process. In this guide, we’ll explore how commercial vessel owners can streamline their interactions with the NVDC, with the support of the National Documentation Portal….
Do you find yourself procrastinating on completing your vessel documentation? Do you take every opportunity to put off getting it done? If you’re like so many other vessel owners, it can feel like there’s always something else that you’d rather be doing. Here at our National Documentation Portal, we do everything in our power to…
Have you been looking for all of the USCG Forms that your vessel may need, but are unable to find them in one place? Are you tired of going all over the internet just to find the forms that your vessel requires? Here at the National Documentation Portal, we don’t believe that finding proper vessel…
Has your life changed in one way or another, and now you’re unsure about how to update your yacht documentation? Did you just make a significant life change and have a nagging suspicion that you need to alter your vessel documentation so as to stay in compliance with the authorities? When a vessel owner completes…
A boat bill of sale is a vital document that seals the deal between buyers and sellers in a boat transaction. It serves as a legally binding agreement that outlines the terms and conditions of the sale, ensuring clarity and protection for both parties. The National Documentation Portal, a reputable private agency specializing in USCG…
Are you looking to save money in as many different parts of vessel ownership as you can? Does it seem like you spend too much on just about everything that has to do with your boat? Just about every vessel owner feels the same way. Here at Vessel Documentation Online, we can’t exactly help you…