The excitement you feel at the prospect of buying a boat may be unmeasurable. It does not matter if the boat is for your personal recreational use or for part of your business; just the fact that you are going to own a vessel is enough to make you smile. Before you get too far…
Have you had your eye on a vessel in a foreign country and want to know more about it? Did you begin to research it but want to get information from a source you know you can trust? The quest for trustworthy information on foreign vessels can be a treacherous voyage. At the National Documentation…
Does it feel like the process of completing boat documentation is so much tougher than it should be? Have you found yourself struggling with boat documentation? Those are just some of the reasons that we do everything we can to offer the best in boat documentation services. Navigating vessel documentation in the United States can…
In the expansive realm of maritime terms, one foundational question often arises: what is the hull of a boat? At the National Documentation Portal, we embark on an insightful journey to unravel the significance and multifaceted nature of a boat’s hull. Defining the Hull: Key to Structural Integrity The hull, often termed the vessel’s body…
A boat documentation search allows you to find out information about a specific vessel. One of the most common reasons for doing so is if you are looking for a used boat to purchase but there might also be other reasons for a search. The information you get from the search will tell you vital…
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…
Documentation for your vessel lasts for the span of one year. That may seem like a long time, but it really isn’t. Think of all of the things you have to do in the course of a year. Think of all of the things you have to do in the course of a year just…
Being on a boat is exciting. There’s basically nothing else in life like it. Some other exciting times in boat ownership: when you’re buying a boat (that’s new to you) and when you’re going to sell it to someone else. When those situations arise, a transfer exchange of USCG documentation could be just what you…
Have you been procrastinating on taking care of your vessel documentation? Does it seem practically impossible to fit “getting onto the Coast Guard vessel registry” into your busy schedule? If so, you aren’t alone. You have work, your family life, your commute, and anything else going on in your life vs. filling out vessel documentation….
When you own a commercial vessel in the United States today, it is up to you as the boat owner to make sure you stay within the laws and regulations set forth by the Coast Guard so you can keep your boat in the water legally and operate your business. You take great care to…