Purchasing a new boat for your commercial business can be stressful for you. You need to find the proper vessel that has just what you need regarding the engine, deck size, amenities, and features. The boat itself needs to be at a price that fits into your chosen budget for the equipment, as well. Once…
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…
Renewing USCG vessel documentation doesn’t have to be a daunting task. In this guide, we unveil insider tips to ensure a swift and stress-free renewal process for vessel owners. Dive into the expertise of the National Documentation Portal and sail through renew USCG vessel documentation with confidence. Before setting sail into the renewal process, vessel…
In the vast expanse of maritime documentation, there exists more than just bureaucratic stamps – there’s a personal touch. Join us on a journey into the intricacies of Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation, where each certificate becomes a canvas, reflecting the unique identity of your vessel. Brought to you by the expertise of the National…
The last time you and your family were driving out to the beach or down past the marina, you saw a boat that you fell in love with right away. Everything about it from the outside seemed perfect to you, and you could not help but notice the prominent ‘For Sale’ sign that was posted…
Springtime ushers in the siren call for maritime enthusiasts to return to the waters. It’s also a bustling pre-season for the used boat market, where diligent research becomes the keel of smart purchasing decisions. At the National Documentation Portal, we understand the excitement and the caution that comes with buying, selling, or simply exploring the…
As you may have heard by now, if you are on the boat’s universe, the vessel’s certificate of documentation (COD) lasts longer now: if you sail on a recreational boat you can extend your certificate for 5 years every time it expires. If you want to know more about this new regimentation keep reading while…
It is exciting to own a boat. It is a great investment. It may not offer the same investment benefits as real estate. However, it offers non-material benefits. You can bond with your family and friends. You can experience activities that you can only experience on the water. But owning a boat comes with responsibilities,…
Are you in the process of looking for the perfect boat? Or, have you owned your boat for a while and are looking for documentation to reflect changes in your life? Here at Vessel Documentation Online, we’ve helped vessel owners with their documentation at every step of vessel ownership. There is nothing, nothing in life…
Vessel documentation is, in a few words, a national form of registration. It is also one of the oldest functions of Government and it dates back to the 11th Act of the First Congress. This documentation provides conclusive evidence of nationality for international purposes as well as the habilitations for certain restricted trades. Since 1920,…