Have you run into a problem with your vessel documentation? Did you miss the renewal deadline, or has something else gone not exactly as you had hoped? Vessel documentation, even if you’ve spent much of your life on the water, can be delicate and tricky. One of the major reasons we started our site was…
If the thought of owning a recreational vessel like a yacht or other boat is appealing to you, but you have never done anything like this before, it is always a good idea to spend some time learning as much as you can about boat ownership. You can do some research of your own to…
A bill of sale is essentially a record of a large (valuable) purchase, and it acts as a documented agreement between a seller and a buyer that lays out the specific details of the transaction, namely price, and conditions. It helps to eliminate the prospect of any miscommunication later down the line. When it comes…
As a sailboat owner, you want to pick the perfect name for your vessel. After all, it’s likely that more time is spent sailing than actually giving thought to what the boat should be called. But coming up with the ideal moniker can be easier said than done! At our vessel documentation site, our focus…
If you’ve ever bought a dealership-advertised secondhand boat, you undoubtedly have a warranty bill of sale in your filing cabinet. With this document, you’ll be able to establish that your boat includes specific guarantees and that warranty repair will be performed directly by the manufacturer or reseller. A boat warranty bill of sale is a…
Before you head out on the water, do you go through an entire safety check? If you’re like so many other vessels, you check your gasoline, your flares, your lights, your personal flotation devices, your phones, your radio, and much, much more. You probably let someone on land know where you’re going and when you…
USCG vessel renewal is a necessary process that all vessel owners must go through. That is if you wish to maintain compliance with federal regulations and ensure legal proof of ownership. This process can sometimes be confusing for first-time vessel owners. However, with a little bit of understanding and preparation, it can be a simple…
Are you grappling with the notion that it might be time to refresh your boat’s registration, but you aren’t sure when to do it? Is there a persistent worry at the back of your mind that renewal should be soon, yet the specifics remain unclear? At the National Documentation Portal, we established our platform, in…
Renewing your vessel’s documentation is crucial for maintaining legal boating practices and ensuring compliance with maritime laws. The National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC) plays an integral role in helping vessel owners keep their documentation up to date, especially during the busy spring season. In this blog, we will explore the importance of the NVDC’s services,…
Waterways are the lifeblood of our planet, nurturing diverse ecosystems and providing routes for commerce, travel, and recreation. But maintaining the delicate balance between human activity and environmental preservation is no easy task. In this guide, we’ll explore the essential role of vessel documentation in safeguarding waterways, backed by the expertise of the National Documentation…