People that love boats tend to not love filling out paperwork. The open water, the uncharted sea, the wind in your air as you go out into the water – the kind of folks who yearn for that rarely also enjoy filling out the appropriate documentation. If you’ve been dealing with vessel documentation for any…
You’ve likely heard about the US Vessel Documentation Center and what it’s about. And even if you haven’t, you get the basic idea based on the name itself. However, it can easily draw skepticism on those who either had a bad experience in the past or those who are just not that easy to trust…
Of the many forms you can find at our site, the USCG Satisfaction and Release form might be one of the most misunderstood. These forms deal with the satisfaction and release of a vessel mortgage and lien on your boat. Obviously, this isn’t a form that will be relevant to everyone. However, for those who…
Boating in winter is different than doing so in the summer. That said, it has a different kind of magic, an almost mystical air. Riding your boat down a river or lake, seeing the barren trees on the shore, the brisk wind in your hair – these are the experiences of which lifetime memories can…
Buying or selling a boat is a lot like it is for you if you were to buy or sell a used car today. You may post or read advertisements in classifieds or online, visit locations or have prospective buyers come to look at your boat and work to negotiate the deal that is best…
Have you been wondering exactly which is the right status of documentation for your vessel? Are you concerned that your documentation might expire or change and you won’t be able to restore it? Those are just some of the reasons that vessel owners from all walks of life come to our National Documentation Portal. Here,…
Did you recently purchase a vessel that you want to use for certain commercial operations, but aren’t sure about filling out the documentation the right way? Do you know what you want to use your vessel for, yet, when you’re filling out a form for your “initial vessel documentation,” it all seems a bit puzzling?…
In the world of maritime vessels, a well-maintained and aesthetically pleasing boat can command a higher resale value. Vessel renewal, the process of rejuvenating a boat, plays a pivotal role in this regard. Join us as we delve into the art of enhancing boat renewal to maximize resale value, guided by the expertise of the…
Have you been trying to get a certificate of documentation yet find that it’s a more complex process than you might have thought? When it comes to asking a National Vessel Documentation Center Certificate of Documentation-related questions, does it seem like they ask more questions than they answer? A Certificate of Documentation can be crucially…
Renewing the documentation of a vessel is not just a procedural task; it comes with a set of legal obligations and implications that all vessel owners must navigate. In this article, we delve into the legal aspects of documented vessel renewal, shedding light on the requirements and responsibilities involved, guided by the National Documentation Portal….