When you own a vessel in the United States, you have two primary registration options: state registration or federal documentation through the U.S. Coast Guard. While most recreational boat owners are familiar with state registration, U.S. Coast Guard vessel documentation process offers unique advantages that make it the preferred choice for many vessel owners. Our portal…
If you own a documented vessel, you already know the importance of maintaining proper ship documentation with the United States Coast Guard. But when it comes time to renew USCG documentation, many vessel owners find themselves navigating confusing requirements and deadlines. The good news? Our portal simplifies this process, ensuring you stay compliant without the…
If you are the owner of a United States Coast Guard vessel, you know the need to maintain current paperwork for your boat. But what exactly does it mean for a vessel to have USCG documentation? What are the repercussions of not possessing it, specifically? In the next blog article, we will take a more…
Does it seem like all of the vessel documentation rules and regulations all seem to favor the authorities and not vessel owners? Have you researched Coast Guard NVDC sites but found them full of odd jargon? When we started our site, we wanted it to be a resource for vessel owners, a place where they…
Have you been looking for a vessel documentation service that actually does make the vessel documentation process easier? Are you tired of having to spend way too much time completing vessel documentation forms that could be done in a few minutes? We hear you. Those were some of our concerns as vessel owners, which led…
Our site aims to be your number one, go-to site for US vessel documentation. We want to be the one place you go to when you have to get your vessel’s documents filled out and taken care. There are a lot of different ways we go about offering you more documentation services for your buck….
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…
Embarking on the maritime journey involves more than just navigating the open waters; it requires meticulous attention to paperwork. Documentation is a crucial aspect of maritime operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing a legal foundation for vessel ownership. In this article, we explore the essentials of vessel documentation and the role of the National…
Time is often a critical factor when dealing with vessel documentation. Whether you’ve just purchased a vessel, need to update your Certificate of Documentation before a planned voyage, or want to complete a time-sensitive ownership transfer, waiting weeks for paperwork to be processed by the U.S. Coast Guard can be frustrating. That’s why we created…
As the summer season winds down, many boaters are eager to take advantage of the remaining warm weather by heading out on the water. Whether you’re wrapping up a long boating season or just squeezing in a few late-summer trips, maintaining awareness of current marine safety alerts and preparing accordingly is crucial. At the National…