As a private agency dedicated to handling USCG Documentation processing, the National Documentation Portal understands the challenges and complexities that vessel owners and operators face when dealing with the National Vessel Documentation Center. In an effort to simplify this process, NDP has developed a streamlined system that makes National Vessel Documentation Center procedures more efficient…
Have you been looking for comprehensive American vessel documentation solutions? Does it seem like it’s much more difficult than it should be to get all of your forms done for your vessel? The National Documentation Portal can assist. Completing vessel documentation has long been considered an arduous task, a chore that most vessel owners dread….
Have you been looking for a way to find information about a vessel that you can trust? Do you want to buy a vessel but want to know as much as possible before you “pull the trigger?” Of course you do. Buying a vessel, spending good money as well as time to do so, and…
Are you tired of the cumbersome process of getting your vessel registered with the US Coast Guard? Does it seem like completing your vessel documentation is more of a challenge than it should be? That’s exactly why we designed the National Documentation Portal to help with. Here, we can help you to not just get…
The boat bill of sale records the transfer of ownership between two parties trading in watercraft or boating equipment. A legally enforceable document means that if there is a disagreement about the provisions set forth within it, the document will be enforced. In California, if you are a vessel owner, you are probably acquainted with…
Are you tired of waiting for your Coast Guard documentation to get processed? Does it feel like you spend so much time laboriously filling out forms only to have to wait and wait for you to get the documentation you need? We felt the same way. Those are major reasons why we started our online…
Spring brings a renewed spirit to nature, with boat enthusiasts eagerly personalizing and prepping their vessels. Amidst this excitement, one often overlooked aspect is the decision to define the hailing port of your boat. The hailing port goes beyond mere decoration; it is a vital identifier required by the federal government, holding significant importance in…
Have you ever wondered “just who are the merchant marines?” Do you love being on the water and are considering turning that into a career? Yes, our vessel documentation site focuses primarily on vessel documentation. That said, we’ve provided help to the merchant marines plenty of times over the years as well. The merchant marines…
Do you find it to be a chore to fill out your vessel documentation? If you’re like so many other vessel owners, “completing your vessel documentation” is something you have to block out time for. Then, when the time comes, well, you procrastinate. Nothing wrong with that, it’s human nature. Who actually wants to take…
You’ve tracked down the vessel you’ve been searching for. It’s been a long journey to find just the right boat for your coastwise passenger transfer business, but you finally did it. You got everything together, only to discover that… the vessel was built outside of the United States. This might seem like the kind of…