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A Better Boat Documentation Experience
Do you find completing Boat Documentation to be more challenging than it should be? Does it feel like when you sit down to complete your vessel documentation forms it takes far, far too long? At the National Documentation Portal, we are committed to revolutionizing the vessel documentation process, making it as seamless and hassle-free as…
Everything You Need to Know About the HIN Number
Your boat’s HIN number, or hull identification number is pretty important. It’s much like the VIN, or vehicle identification number for your car, truck, or SUV. The HIN is usually 12 to 14 digits and identifies your boat. Vessels that have been manufactured before 1973 are exempt from having a hull identification number. A prefix…
Acquiring Vessel Documentation Online and Maintaining It With Our Help
Do you want to document your vessel but aren’t sure about the best way to do so? Does documentation seem a bit confounding at times? As fellow vessel owners, we’ve been in your shoes. We understand that the thought of “filling out vessel documentation” might evoke memories of taking a challenging math test back in…
A Few Words about Safety from our Boat Documentation Site
This blog was written in the spring when the world seemed to wake up from the winter. The sun is out, it’s actually warm and there’s a sense of possibility in the air. This is the perfect time to be on a boat. Sure, the water might be a little cold (depending on where you…
The Power of a Vessel Name: Choosing the Perfect Identity
Spring signifies new beginnings and revitalization, making it the ideal season for boat owners to contemplate a meaningful change – a new name for their vessel. A boat’s name is more than a mere identifier; it encapsulates its essence, telling a story or carrying a significance that resonates with both those on board and onlookers….
Documented Vessel Renewal: When, Why, and How We Can Help
Do you know when you have to renew your vessel documentation? Are you finding yourself glancing at your initial paperwork, pondering whether it’s time to renew your US Coast Guard documentation? The ticking clock of deadlines can be a nerve-wracking specter, leaving you wondering if you’ve missed the boat. We don’t believe that vessel owners…
Understanding the MARAD Waiver for Small Boats
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,…
Extending your Boat Ride with Coast Guard Documentation Renewal
If you’re like many of us, you’ve been out on the water at some point just as the sun is setting. Sure, you have plans back on land, you have plenty of things you said you’d do. But… you just want to ride a bit further, to be out on your boat a bit longer….
Access The US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Center Easily
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…