Before you move forward with the purchase of that ship you plan to use as part of your business, you want to make sure you take care of all the essential steps. You have your financing all in order if you have any partners they are satisfied, and you are ready to do what you…
The U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Center in Your Hands
Accessing the Coast Guard documents that you need for your vessel is easier than ever. Of course, it might not always seem that way. That’s where our service comes in. When you use our site, you can get all of the documents you need right in the palm of your hands. That means that you…
US Coast Guard Documentation: Safe on the Water
When you take your vessel out on the water, you want to have a safe trip, to return to port exactly as you left it. If you’ve taken your vessel out for a commercial business, you want to provide quality services. If you’ve taken it out for recreation, you want to have a good time.…
Beyond Boat Documentation: Boating Safely in Fall
August may be upon us, Fall is right around the corner, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop going out on your boat. Yes, summer is winding down, but you can go out on your boat during autumn. That’s true whether you’re on the water commercially or enjoying time with family and friends. Boat…
MARAD Wavier Explained
Of all of the different forms on our vessel documentation services site, the MARAD Waiver, or the MARAD Small Vessel Waiver Program, specifically, is one that we get the most questions about. To be clear, this is not a kind of vessel documentation that will apply to all that many boat owners. That being said,…
USCG Documentation Endorsements: Endorsing Your Vessel for the Job
Are you in the process of filling out your initial USCG documentation form and have gotten to the “endorsement” part? Are you unsure about which endorsement is right for your vessel? This may seem like a small thing, but it’s actually quite important. Picking the right endorsement makes it possible for you to use your…