So you’ve finally bought the boat of your dreams, and you’re ready to see the world. A lot of people dream of feeling the salt on their lips and the cool breeze on their face as they navigate to their intended destination. If you’re gearing up for a sailing adventure, make sure you’ve packed and prepared…
You have been taking your vessel to exotic and beautiful places and having the time of your life out at sea just like you always dreamed of. Your vessel has been out for a year since the U.S. Coast Guard documented it. While out there enjoying your time with your yacht you did not think…
What Is A USCG Documented Vessel? A documented vessel is registered by the US Coast Guard (USCG), instead of numbering it by the state. But not all vessels are required for USCG documentation. Vessels that are five net tons or over can be documented. However, commercial vessels with five net tons and over are subject…
United States Coast Guard documentation can provide boat owners tons of benefits. Unfortunately, not all vessels can be documented. The first requirement of USCG documentation is that the boat has to be at least five net tons. Then, the owner of the boat is a US citizen. Thus, if your boat is, say, less than…
Purchasing a second-hand boat will let you spend days of sailing or relaxing under the sun. However, it’s difficult to enjoy those moments if the ship you bought is without proper documentation or with liens attached to it. That’s why experts encourage buyers to perform a Coast Guard documented vessel search before making a final…
Getting a license for a ship is the kickstart for a career at sea. It’s the key to open doors for the kind of jobs you’ve been dreaming with. It’s necessary to gather a group of skills, training and experience at seas in order to achieve this. You must also be aware of all the…
Do you find yourself a bit unsure as to when you have to renew your vessel’s documentation? Does it seem like the rules surrounding boat registration renewal are befuddling at best and arbitrary at worst? Even experienced vessel owners, who have spent much of their lives on the water, aren’t always 100% sure about when…
Have you been searching for an easier way to renew vessel documentation? Does it seem like every site that claims to “make the renewal process easier” actually ends up doing the exact opposite? We know that you have many choices when it comes to renewing your vessel’s documentation. So, at our vessel renewal portal, we…
Have you been trying to find out more about a certain vessel but it doesn’t seem like there are any sources of information you can trust? Does it seem like there’s just no way to find out what you need to know before purchasing a vessel? When it comes to researching a vessel for a…
As you might be aware if you are a big vessel enthusiast, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) rules are in constant change: In 2018 they passed a law that allowed boat documentation renewal for recreational vessels to be done from one to five years. In 2022 the law changed: it is now compulsory for…