Have you been considering filing a “Notice of Claim of Lien” against someone but aren’t entirely sure what that would entail? Does a vessel owner owe you for work that you did but has not paid up? If so, then we can help you with some parts of the process. At the Maritime Documentation Center,…
The form CG 719s or plainly the application for a merchant mariner credential is a credential issued by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) in accordance with guidelines of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers to United States seafarers in order to show evidence of a mariner’s qualifications. In…
The US Coast Guard Bill of Sale is one of the documents that may be used as proof of ownership when getting involved in a boat transaction. On one hand, it will show that a transaction took place between a buyer and a seller. On the other hand, it transfers the ownership of a boat…
What does a Merchant Mariner Credential allow operators to do? Lawfully operating any commercial vessel more than 21 feet long requires a Merchant Mariner Credential. To prove their mastery of the essentials of running a commercial ship on the high seas, operators must take and pass a series of written and practical examinations developed by the…
Vessel owners in the United States should never fail to complete USCG documentation. The repercussions may be costly and even hazardous. In this piece on the blog, we’ll go over the significance of completing the required USCG paperwork and the potential consequences of failing to do so. In addition, we will provide some advice on…
Do you wish to apply for Coast Guard documentation? If so, the Maritime Documentation Center is the right place for you. The government is interested in knowing about each boat purchase, no matter how modest or extravagant the vessel may be. This includes fishing boats as well as luxury yachts. Because of this requirement, all…