Have you gotten to the point of completing your initial vessel documentation where it asks you for your “hailing port?” Are you wondering exactly what is a hailing port and where should it be? You have to choose a hailing port, yes, but there are some misconceptions around the concept of a hailing port that…
Have you been looking for a site to file your vessel documentation with but you can’t find anything that you like? Does each National Vessel Documentation Center that you encounter seem like somewhere you wouldn’t trust with your email address, let alone any of your financial information? You can’t be too careful when it comes…
Do you know exactly how you’re going to use your vessel and want to be sure that you’re in compliance with the authorities? Are you hoping to get a Preferred Ship’s Mortgage for your vessel? If you answered “yes” to either of those questions (and your vessel measures at least five net tons in volume)…
Have you been thinking about getting your vessel on the NOAA Boat Registry but aren’t sure if it’s exactly right for you? Did you ever sit down to complete your vessel documentation forms only to find that it’s much, much more difficult and time-consuming than it should be? There are certain vessels that can be…
Perhaps one of the most frustrating parts of owning a vessel is keeping its documentation in order. After all, no one wants to deal with this sort of DMV-like application. However, documenting a vessel is very important in order to make sure you can even use it in the first place, as well as claiming…
When it comes to being a responsible boat owner, there are so many more things to consider than keeping the vessel in good condition and being a diligent sailor. Sometimes, things can happen that might be out of your control, and in a lot of situations the best thing that you can do is get…
Did you miss the deadline for renewing your documentation and worry you’re going to lose your documented number? Does it feel like you don’t have any other options? The good news is that you do. There is something you can do, right now, to make your documentation valid again. At our site, you can choose…
Any time that you engage in a substantial transaction like buying a house or a car, you know that there is going to be necessary paperwork to go along with taking care of the deal. It does not matter if you are the one doing the selling or the buying – you are still going…
The National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC) is a vital organization that plays a crucial role in the maritime industry. Boasting a rich history and serving as the primary authority for vessel documentation in the United States, the National Vessel Documentation Center ensures compliance, facilitates vessel ownership transfers, and supports the overall safety and security of…
Have you been looking for an easier way to file your vessel documentation? Does it seem as if it should be easier to take care of all the forms you need for your vessel? Those are just a few of the reasons that we started the Vessel Registrar Center in the first place. Here, we…