Boating is a joyful and adventurous pursuit, but it comes with a unique set of responsibilities. As a boat owner, ensuring the safety of your vessel, passengers, and the environment is paramount. The National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC) forms play a significant role in this endeavor, linking compliance and safety. In this article, we’ll explore…
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Do you feel like it’s time to get a USCG Certificate of Documentation, but don’t know where to start? Does it seem like all of the places that you could find one online aren’t all that easy to use? We’re vessel owners just like you. When we went looking for somewhere to handle our documentation,…
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Do you have any questions about how to renew USCG vessel documentation? Getting your Coast Guard paperwork renewed is now a lot less complicated. The form may be completed electronically and sent to us by visiting our website, the Maritime Documentation Center, and following the instructions. The National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC) of the United…
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USCG documentation renewal may be a tedious, time-consuming, and expensive procedure that involves a lot of downtime. A well-known adage goes like this: “Things change, but they remain the same.” When it comes to renewing their United States Coast Guard (USCG) documents, this phrase nicely explains why many individuals still prefer to go to their…
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A bill of sale form for a boat is something that most people don’t think about until they need one. And it may be too late by then. It’s important to us that our boaters be as prepared as possible in an emergency. Perhaps you’ve recently purchased or are going to acquire a boat, or…
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You must be familiar with the steps involved in registering your boat with the USCG if you are a boat owner in the United States. This information is required by law (USCG). This post will give straightforward instructions on how to carry out the task mentioned earlier. You may verify that your yacht is registered…
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Are you in the market for a new boat? If so, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with the bill of sale boat process. Buying a boat can be as exciting as it is expensive. While the initial purchase price of your new watercraft weighed heavily on your mind at the time of your purchase, you…
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The USCG documentation number is the official number (ON) of a documented vessel. It stays with the boat for its lifetime. In some states, they allow state registration and federal documentation. Other states, however, do not let vessels to be identified as both a state registered and federally documented. However, if you live in a state…
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Does it seem like you need US Coast Guard vessel documentation but you aren’t sure if it’s right for you? Are you concerned about doing something that you don’t have to do? Not every vessel owner must get their vessel documented. Yes, there are circumstances within which a vessel owner must document their vessel. That…
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Are you unsure which USCG forms are right for your vessel? Does it feel like every year or so there’s another form of documentation you have to get for your boat and you aren’t sure what it is? That’s not just you. The truth is that vessel documentation can seem confusing and opaque even to…
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US Coast Guard documentation (aka USCG documentation) has many benefits. It records your ownership with the government, provides you certain protections in foreign waters, can help with financing, and much more. It’s also a vital step for commercial vessels. Once successfully filed, the National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC) provides a Certificate of Documentation. This gives…
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Are you filling out your initial Coast Guard documentation and are stumped by section “J,” “Endorsements for Which Application is Made?” Do you feel unsure about which of those is right for your vessel and your needs? “Endorsements” are an important part of your documentation. In a very real way, they let the powers that…
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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…
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Buying a yacht or recreational vehicle can be a big thrill for you and gives you the chance to achieve a lifelong dream of yours to own a boat like this. Many people find that purchasing a boat on the secondary market from a private seller or broker is the best way to get the…
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Have grown concerned that certain life changes have made it so that you won’t be able to stay on the Coast Guard boat registration database? Does it seem like the rules are arbitrary about what does and does not have to be given to the powers that be? Here at the Maritime Documentation Center, we…
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