You have been perusing the for-sale listings of recreational boats for a while hoping that one will jump out at you that has a description that entices you to get more information. If you have never looked at yachts or luxury boats for sale before, you may see a lot of jargon and abbreviations that…
Did you recently come into possession of a foreign-built vessel and wish to use it for passenger operations in the United States? Are you worried about running afoul of The Jones Act? This can be tricky, as it can be against the rules. However, there are exceptions. That’s where the MARAD Waiver comes in. This…
Your vessel may be one that legally has to be on the Coast Guard vessel database. The process of placing your vessel onto this database and keeping it there shouldn’t be difficult. Indeed, that’s what our site was essentially built around. We’ve streamlined the process so that everything is that much easier. What used to…
When you think about all of the documentation that owning a vessel can entail, does it feel overwhelming? Does it seem like whenever you set aside time to complete these tasks, it always takes longer than it should? That’s exactly the scenario that our boat documentation services were created to remedy. Setting sail on your…
It is exciting to own a boat. You can go anywhere you wish to go. However, as a vessel owner, you have the responsibility to register it with the USCG. It ensures that your yacht complies with federal regulations. Documenting it is a yearly thing. USCG documentation renewal, however, is a simple process if you…
Although the Coast Guard does have specific documentation standards, it is up to each Coast Guard district to choose which ones apply in their region. You may need additional Coast Guard documentation depending on where you want to sail and what activities you intend to carry out while at sea. Having your boat registered with…
Are you looking to renew your vessel documentation? Documentation for vessel renewal has to be submitted every single year. If you plan on utilizing the rewards associated with vessel documentation, then your documentation has to be up to date. That said, we don’t believe that this process should be difficult. Here at our site, we…
Are you struggling to complete the Coast Guard’s National Vessel Documentation Center forms accurately, or do you not know which documentation you need to achieve the required outcome? The USCG website is notorious for being difficult to navigate, and you may have tried to find the documents you need without much success. You may have…
Are you looking to sell your documented vessel and want to take care of all of the paperwork properly? Or, are you purchasing a documented vessel and wish to have the USCG documentation transfer go as smoothly as possible? Here at the National Documentation Portal, we can help. When the time comes to part ways…
How long is the Certificate Of Documentation valid? it’s only valid for 12 months from the date of issue. It means that it must be renewed after a year if you want to continue taking advantage of the benefits of having a documented vessel. However, the certificate will only be valid if there are no…