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Vessel Documentation Needed to Establish Ownership

Vessel Documentation Needed to Establish Ownership

Vessel documentation is a process of documenting a ship and giving it a nationality, which the ship has been documented. The nationality is a proof of vessel ownership allowing the ship to travel in international waters. International maritime law requires every ship to be registered in a country. A vessel adheres to the legislation of…

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USCG forms

USCG Forms That Involve Liens, Mortgages, and More

Do you want to secure financing for your vessel? Does the idea of getting a mortgage on a boat appeal to you, but you aren’t sure what all that entails? Financing can make owning a vessel that much easier. Whether you’re using the vessel for recreation or commercially, not having to pay for the entire…

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US Coast Guard Documentation Transfer

US Coast Guard Documentation Transfer vs. Bill of Sale: What to Know

Are you contemplating parting ways with your vessel? Or perhaps you’ve sealed a deal and are poised to embark on a new maritime journey with a different vessel in tow? There comes a time when every vessel owner moves on from even the best, most beloved vessel. Should it be about time for you to…

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US Vessel Registry

US Vessel Registry: Where It Comes From, How to Get On It and Stay On It

In the process of determining whether or not to document your vessel, have you ever wondered what exactly the US Vessel Registry is? Have you thought about why you might want to have your vessel on it? The registry is anything but new. Indeed, its roots run deep, tracing back to the very beginning of…

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What is U.S. Vessel Documentation?

What is U.S. Vessel Documentation? To own a ship and sail away is the dream of many people. Some lucky ones can make their dreams come true. Unfortunately, reality has some details that dreams don’t contemplate. Legal issues of all kind can make the whole experience trickier than you think. For this reason, it’s good…

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Coast Guard Portal

A Coast Guard Portal for Vessel Owners Made by Vessel Owners

Have you been looking for an easier way to file your vessel documentation? Does each Coast Guard portal that claims they’ll make the process “simpler and easier” actually seemingly make it more complicated and time-consuming? Put simply, life is too short to spend more time filling out vessel documentation than you have to. That said,…

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Documented Vessel

Finding the Right Endorsements for Your Documented Vessel

If you are the owner of a boat owned by the United States Coast Guard, you know the significance of having a documented vessel. Documentation not only confers various advantages on vessel owners but is also obligatory for completing some tasks, such as traveling over state boundaries. In light of this, if you want to…

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Beyond USCG Documentation Services

Beyond USCG Documentation Services

We take great pride in our USCG documentation services. Our site covers all of the vessel documentation you’ll need. No matter which stage of vessel ownership you’re at, you can find the documentation you need for your vessel on our site. However, we’re always looking for ways to offer our customers more. Occasionally, we like…

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