It is never too late to make sure everything is ready before setting sail. Yes, we know it, summer is already here. That is the reason why this might be your last chance to secure all of your ship documentation in place and avoid the possibility of having to pay a costly fine to the…
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Documenting your boat is an important part of the buying process, and documentation can be essential if you are taking out a mortgage in order to make the purchase. If you have been looking at the US Coast Guard website, then you may already have realized that it is not possible to submit your application…
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When you are ready to purchase a vessel, there are many processes that you must do first. For example, ensuring that your vessel is correctly registered and classed with the US Coast Guard documentation is a critical step. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is a federal law enforcement and homeland security agency of the…
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Did you know that there are important details about the abstract of the title vessel? If you are the vessel owner, it is crucial to understand what an Abstract of Title is and what it encompasses. As a vessel owner, it’s essential to be aware of the abstract of title for your boat or ship.…
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Owning a yacht or large recreational vessel like it is one of the great joys you have in life. You love to go out and enjoy vacations and day trips on the water, and you even went as far as to get documentation from the Coast Guard for your boat, so it is easier for…
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The criteria for vessels specified by the federal government are critical for vessel owners to understand. Maintaining your USCG documentation is subject to strict rules and regulations that must be adhered to. This section will provide a high-level summary of the most significant criteria you should be aware of. Suppose you aren’t acquainted with the…
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Is buying a commercial boat or large recreational vessel like a yacht in your immediate future? If it is, you want to make sure that any boat you consider for purchase is not only physically sound but has all its paperwork in order. Making sure the boat has a good engine, is structurally sound, and…
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As the owner of a new boat, you will have a lot of paperwork to complete in order to make sure that you are fully registered and able to make use of your new boat. It may not always be clear to you exactly what type of forms you need to fill in so that…
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Dealing with Coast Guard boat registration can quickly get fairly stressful, but it doesn’t have to be if you have the proper guidance throughout. Let’s go over what the different processes related to registration can consist of. Ins and Outs of Boat Registration Now, you probably hear the words “boat registration” and you’re already rolling…
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There are certain specific regulations that United States law has in place for the sake of domestic commerce. In the interest of prioritizing American vessel-owners and United States-built vessels, for example, the Maritime Administration has certain protections in place to regulate who has primer access to commerce between domestic ports. It’s because of this that…
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Boat documentation can provide nationality for international purposes. It can also regulate trade among fishing grounds. You may use our national vessel documentation search to find out more about the standards and requirements to document your vessel. National Vessel Documentation Search on the Requirements for Documentation There are standards and requirements you must meet to…
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The abstract of title is a record of all the documents that were submitted to the USCG for a specific vessel. It serves as a complete synopsis of all historical events related to ownership, mortgage, and lien recordings. What does a boat abstract of a title contain? What benefits does it offer to vessel owners?…
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Are you looking to get financing for your vessel? Do you love having a vessel, and you’ve come to realize that it would be easier to make everything add up if you had a Preferred Ship’s Mortgage? For decades, vessel documentation has made it easier to own and operate a vessel on your terms. Here…
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So, what is a certificate of deletion vessel anyway? Essentially, it’s the paperwork you get when you’re ready to “remove” your boat from the government’s vessel registration system. To be removed from their database, you must provide documentation that your vessel is no longer operating or registered. Because you no longer operate a vessel or…
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The “Preferred Ship Mortgage” is one of the ways that you can go about securing boat loans. Typically, this particular kind of mortgage is for vessels that are over 26 feet in length. For boats that are smaller than that, the title and a notation of the security interest recorded on the title should be…
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