Owning a boat is a dream for many people, but it can quickly turn into a nightmare if you’re not prepared for the costs associated with it. The costs of owning a boat in the U.S. can add up quickly, between repairs, maintenance, registration fees, and insurance. In this article, we’ll talk about the different…
If you own a vessel that falls under the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard, you may be curious about what exactly registration is and why it’s required. Every vessel owner in the United States is required to do a Coast Guard registration on their vessels. Any commercial or recreational vessel’s port and starboard sides must…
As a boating enthusiast, you probably are, at some point, you must have heard about United States Coast Guard Registration. We know it sounds complicated, so we tried to simplify an explanation of what this type of documentation involves in this article that the Maritime Documentation Center wrote. Without further ado, here’s what you need…
The significance of Coast Guard registration cannot be overstated for someone who owns a USCG vessel. You may assist increase marine safety by registering your boat with the Coast Guard and giving them access to essential information about your vessel. Did you know that the USCG requires all boats to display their Documentation Number prominently?…