Have you been wondering whether or not you have to get your vessel documented? Does it seem confusing to you as to if this is necessary or if it isn’t? Vessel documentation has been around for a long time, to say the least. Indeed, it goes back to one of the first acts of the…
Working on a ship or captaining a vessel can be a fantastic job. Still, it also requires skill, experience, and knowledge of the waters. While it may seem easy for you to just climb behind the wheel of your smaller boat and go out for the day, larger ships such as commercial boats or even…
How to Perform a Documented Vessel Search Purchasing a pleasure boat or commercial boat is a big investment for you, and you want to give careful consideration regarding any boat you may like before you move ahead and finalize your deal. Without the proper investigation on your part, you could end up buying a boat…
Are you in the process of getting a vessel but aren’t sure how you’re going to afford it? Do you want to get a mortgage on your vessel yet are concerned about everything that it will entail? Getting “the right vessel for your needs” certainly includes “financial needs” too. A mortgage can absolutely make things…
Are you in the process of completing your Coast Guard boat certification documents and want to make sure that your vessel is in perfect compliance? Do you have a clear idea of how you want to use your vessel, but don’t quite know how to make that work with the powers that be? There are…
Have you been looking for a way to deal with your Coast Guard documentation that’s actually simple to use? Does it feel like every time you go online to fill out your forms, it’s far, far more difficult than it should be? That’s why we designed our Coast Guard portal. Through it, you’re able to…
Looking for how to register a boat quickly? Do you want to register your vessel but don’t want the process to drag on and on? The Maritime Documentation Center was designed to make it easier for vessel owners to handle all of their documentation. That certainly includes the initial registration, as well as renewal, even…
The difference between boat documentation vs. registration might be confusing for many people. If you don’t pay attention to the distinction between the two kinds of categorization, you might make a mistake. Owners of pleasure boats (or boats) face penalties if they don’t meet their responsibilities. In the same way that a vehicle or a…
Do you ever find yourself thinking: “just what is USCG documentation anyway? Where did this come from and why would I need it?” These are natural questions to ask. USCG documentation isn’t something new, it actually comes from the very First Congress of the United States. As the national form of vessel documentation, it has…
Our staff is always more than glad to answer any questions that our customers might have about USCG forms. “Which ones are right for me?” “How do I know if I’m eligible?” “Can you walk me through the process?” Those are examples of some of the questions we get. Another common one: “what is a…
Documentation from the United States Coast Guard about vessel Abstracts of title is peculiar to the maritime sector in terms of both their form and purpose. Only in these papers can you get a complete history of the events on mortgage, ownership, and lien records. There are several advantages to documenting any suitable vessel, including…
Have you been looking for a site that has all of the USCG documentation forms that you might need for owning a vessel? Are you tired of finding one form at one site, then having to go to another one to find the rest of the forms? We hear you. Those are just some of…
A bill of sale is probably familiar if you’ve ever purchased or sold a boat or watercraft. It’s a legal document used to transfer ownership of a boat, whether it’s a motorized or non-powered vessel. Taking a boat off the state’s registry is impossible without evidence of ownership. In order to register a vessel, both…
When you are considering purchasing a boat like a yacht, you want to make sure you give serious consideration to all your options before you make a final decision. There may be several boats you are interested in, and before you make the leap to buy one, it is a good idea to get as…
Does it feel like you aren’t entirely sure of which documentation your vessel needs? Have you started to complete US Coast Guard boat documentation but found it difficult and annoying? Those are perfectly normal feelings. We have all felt that way at one time or another. It can seem like it’s all part of owning…