Every boat owner knows the thrill of the open water, the wind in your hair, and the adventure that awaits. But behind those unforgettable moments lies a vital responsibility: documentation renewal. Think of it as your boat’s annual nautical tune-up, ensuring it’s ready to navigate the seas legally and safely. In this article, we’ll dive…
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Hurricane Preparation Tips and More from Our USCG Documentation Portal
With hurricane season nearer than you think, are you prepared? Do you know what to do should a hurricane come to your port? Yes, there’s only so much you can do in the event of a hurricane. However, you want to be as prepared as possible. Our USCG documentation Portal was always designed to be…
CG-1258: Gateway to the Waterway
Do you want to fill out your vessel documentation, yet when you sit down to do it you find that it’s so confusing and off-putting you just stop? When you see specific codes and phrases like CG-1258 do you suddenly want to do anything else? You aren’t alone. Filling out vessel documentation forms is just…
Submit Your Boat Bill of Sale to the USCG (It’s Just a Click!)
When you read something online that says something is “just a click,” do you automatically think “no, it can’t be that easy?” Are you in the process of selling or buying a boat and want to make sure that you’re absolutely in compliance with the powers that be? If you’re looked at our site for…
Summer Boat Safety Tips from Our Vessel Documentation Site
Now that summer is here, you can finally look forward to spending your weekends on the open ocean aboard your boat. Do you wish to process your vessel documentation? If so, keep safety in mind as you get ready to bask in the sun’s warmth and enjoy some outdoor fun. Using the information on the…
Perform a Coast Guard Documented Vessel Search
Purchasing a second-hand boat will let you spend days of sailing or relaxing under the sun. However, it’s difficult to enjoy those moments if the ship you bought is without proper documentation or with liens attached to it. That’s why experts encourage buyers to perform a Coast Guard documented vessel search before making a final…
US Coast Guard Vessel Registration and How We Make it Easier
Have you been trying to figure out a way to take care of your US Coast Guard vessel registration without it requiring a whole day’s work? Do you suddenly feel the need to do literally anything else any time you sit down to fill out your boat documentation forms? If so, you certainly aren’t alone….
A Guide on Vessel Documentation Reinstatement in 2022
How does one go about the vessel documentation reinstatement process? Do you have to pay a considerable amount of money for the application? When is it required to submit the renewal application? These questions, among others, arise in one’s mind when operating a ship. According to
What is a Coast Guard Preferred Mortgage?
In the world of vessel ownership, a ‘Preferred Ship Mortgage’ is one the most popular ways to finance the purchase of a boat. This is typically the kind of mortgage that is approved for vessels that measure more than 26 feet in length, as for any boats smaller than that, the title and notation of…
Processing Vessel Renewal In Advance (Plus Other Useful Services)
Do you want to finish your vessel renewal, but you keep putting it off until tomorrow? It seems pretty tough to sit down and fill out these papers. If you’re feeling that way, it’s quite understandable. After all, you didn’t acquire a vessel just for the sake of filing papers. The reason you did it…