While buying and owning a boat might seem pretty straightforward to you when you are seeking to do it for the first time, you should know that there are many rules and regulations that you need to know to make sure you register your boat correctly. This is especially important when you are getting a…
Are you becoming a boat owner for the first time? If you are, this can be an exciting moment for you. When you see that boat in the marina for the initial time, and you know it belongs to you, you will be anxious to get out on the water and start enjoying your investment….
Just as is the case when you own a car, there are rules and regulations that you have to follow when you own a boat. The rules go beyond what safety steps you must follow on the ship or when you are on the water. Like you need to have a license plate on your…
As you work to get your new business off the ground, when you are using ships and boats as part of what you do each day, you will need to follow the protocols and laws set forth by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). Under current regulations, all commercial vessels are required to register with the…
There’s nothing like boating in summer. Sure, when you go out on your boat in the winter, with the crisp wind in your hair, the leafless trees on the shore, white as far as the eye can see, that’s special. But it’s not summer. It’s not the warm sun, the cool air, swimsuits, suntans, and…
The US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Center is where you can find all the information about vessels registered with the USCG. Whether you need a renewal for your own vessel or want to find out more about a boat before you buy it, you can obtain all of the information that you need from this…
Do you have a small boat that you think might qualify you for a regulation waver? If you are looking for a MARAD waiver, then it is important that you understand exactly what this is, and how it can help you to manage your application forms. Also known as the Maritime Administration of the US,…
We always want all of our boaters to stay safe out there. That’s true at any time of the year, but especially during a global pandemic. The weather’s getting nicer, some states and countries are beginning to open up, so we’re all itching to get back out on our boats. That can be very safe,…
Sometimes, being out on the water when the waves are high is good. That’s true if you’re surfing or if you’re out with friends and family while dragging some kind of fun inflatable behind your boat. However, often rough seas are just that: rough. They can make it difficult to hold your course, even presenting…
Every journey has a beginning. When you go out on your vessel, you could say the trip begins when you make that walk down the pier, when you get on the boat, or when you cast off from the dock itself. When it comes to vessel documentation, for many vessel owners, the journey begins with…