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Visual Distress Signals

Visual Distress Signals: What to Know and What to Do

Do you want to stay as safe as possible when out on the water? Do you know what to do in the event of an emergency? You can’t prepare for every eventuality when you’re out on the high seas. But, what you can do is familiarize yourself with visual distress signals. That way, you’ll be…

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boat bill of sale

Boat Bill of Sale: Your Ticket to a Smooth Purchase This Spring

Spring beckons with warm breezes and the promise of open waters, making it the perfect season for buying or selling boats. Whether you’re an experienced mariner or a first-time buyer, it’s crucial to understand the importance of accurate paperwork during a transaction. A boat bill of sale secures the deal, offering a clear track of…

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Coast Guard boat registration

Smooth Sailing Onto the Coast Guard Boat Registration Database

It’s always great to be out on a boat. It’s even better when you’re on a boat when the weather is nice. Clear skies, a slight breeze, and water that looks glass — that’s the kind of thing people have been writing about for literally thousands of years. At our site, we believe that’s how…

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documented vessel

Buying A Documented Vessel – What You Need To Know

A documented vessel is an option worth considering if you’re in the market for a new boat. Precisely what does it entail, and what advantages does it provide? What you need to know before purchasing a legally registered boat. Vessels recorded by the U.S. Coast Guard are “documented vessels” in the United States. You may…

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Submitting to the US Coast Guard Boat Registry in Minutes

Submitting to the US Coast Guard Boat Registry in Minutes

Being shipwrecked with your in-laws. Having to swim a capsized boat into shore. Cleaning the bilge by hand. These are just a few of the boating activities that vessel owners might find as annoying as getting their vessel onto the US Coast Guard boat registry. We understand that. After all, we’re vessel owners too. However,…

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Transfer/Exchange

Selling Your Vessel: Bill of Sale for a Boat vs. Transfer/Exchange

Do you have a vessel that isn’t documented with the US Coast Guard and want to sell it? Here at the National Documentation Portal, we offer documentation for USCG documented vessels. If you’re going to sell one of those, the “Transfer/Exchange” form at our site is what you’re looking for. However, if your vessel is…

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Mortgage Lien Release

Mortgage Lien Release: Financing and Freedom for You and Your Boat

Have you almost paid off your Preferred Ship’s Mortgage and are wondering what comes next? Do you know what to do after you’ve paid the loan back? There’s an old joke you may have already heard: “The two happiest days of a boat owner’s life are the day they buy the boat and the day…

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document upload

Document Upload

Do you own a boat? Knowing the paperwork behind your investment can often be confusing and daunting, but we have good news! The nvdcrenewal.us website is here to help streamline the documentation uploading process when it comes to renewing your USCG Documentation. This means less hassle and more time on the water enjoying its recreational…

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National Maritime Center phone number

Better Than a National Maritime Center Phone Number: How We Help

Have you been calling the National Maritime Center phone number and are struggling to get the help that you need? So many processes have become automated that, at times, when folks call for help, it may sometimes be more difficult to get help than it should be. We understand that. Indeed, it’s one of the…

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Port vs Stern

Deciphering Port vs Stern in Maritime Terms

In the vast expanse of maritime terminology, deciphering the nuances between different terms is crucial for anyone involved in the maritime industry. One such distinction that often arises is the comparison between port vs stern. In this article, we will unravel the mystery behind these terms and shed light on their significance in the maritime…

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