Once you have bought your boat, you need to think about how to register it with the US Coast Guard. Documenting the vessel with the agency can guarantee extra protections for your boat, including when you are in foreign ports or travelling in international waters. In order to register your boat, you may have gone…
The US Coast Guard takes its duty to protect Americans very seriously. Here at the Maritime Documentation Center, we talk often about the international protection provided by United States Coast Guard documentation. However, we also are inspired to share the Coast Guard’s tips for safe boating. One service administered by the Coast Guard is the…
As you go about researching a vessel, does it feel like you can’t trust the information you’ve found about it? Have you been talking to someone about buying their vessel, yet everything they tell you seems “too good to be true?” When it comes to purchasing a vessel, you can’t be too careful. You want…
Do you know what you want to do with your new vessel, but aren’t certain how to make it in compliance with the Coast Guard? Are you completing your initial documentation and have gotten to part J. “Endorsements for Which Application is Made” and aren’t sure which to choose? These are common concerns that vessel…
Many commercial vessels are required to have US Coast Guard boat documentation. Typically, these are vessels measuring over 5 tons that deal in commerce or trade on the US coasts, the Great Lakes, US Fisheries, or other American or Exclusive Economic Zone navigable waters. However, plenty of other commercial, recreational, and pleasure vessels qualify but…
The winter months in the United States can be difficult for boaters. You may want to go out on your vessel as you did in the summer only for it to be too cold to do. Or, maybe you do go out on your vessel but you have to put on so many layers of…
Boat ownership is something that is very special, and it provides you with the unique opportunity to travel in a way that many people may only dream about. Imagine sailing yourself to wonderful islands and countries that you never had the chance to visit before, or taking the time to travel up and down the…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…