When you first became a boat owner, whether you purchased a vessel for commercial use or a pleasure craft, you went through the process to get a Certificate of Documentation (COD) from the U.S. Coast Guard. The process can be complicated and lengthy, but once you have it completed, you know you are part of…
Changing Your Vessel’s Hailing Port is Now Easier Than Ever
There are a few key pieces of data in relation to your vessel that will prove to be very important in terms of its standing with the law. On one hand, the name will probably be the most evident. However, just as important, you have your vessel’s hailing port. What is a Hailing Port? A…
Lights on Water: Visual Distress Signals for Boats
Whether you’re a recreational sailor or a professional maritime navigator, the waters can be unpredictable. As a boat owner, it is important to familiarize yourself with visual distress signals for boats – an array of lights and shapes on the water that indicate another vessel may be in peril or require assistance. Knowing how to…
Why Our Vessel Documentation Services Are Legit
The Maritime Documentation Center is where to go if you’re a U.S. Coast Guard vessel owner and need authentic documentation services. For a shipowner, vessel documentation services are critical. You must keep it registered with the U.S. Coast Guard if you own a boat. To be safe, it’s better to notify the USCG of any…
USCG Documentation: Understanding the Essentials
Navigating the world of boat ownership involves more than just wind and waves. It also requires understanding the necessary paperwork, particularly when it comes to USCG documentation. This official registration process, overseen by the United States Coast Guard, is crucial for many vessel owners in the U.S. Let’s break down the essentials of boat documentation,…
46 CFR Part 67 and Other Confusing Forms Explained
The jargon of vessel documentation isn’t easy to parse. With all of those different terms being thrown around, it can be confusing to follow even if you’ve been around boats and the water for decades. What can make it all the more confusing is when terms like “46 CFR Part 67” is thrown around, too. …
Better, Faster Access to the Coast Guard Portal
Have you tried to fill out your vessel documentation forms on one site or another only to find that it’s far more complicated than it should be? Did you send in your initial documentation or some similar form, only to have it sent back to you on a technicality? These are just some of the…
When do You Need a Reinstatement Form and How to Complete it
As you probably know if your boat is registered with the USCG (United States Coast Guard), the certificate of documentation you were awarded when you decided to license your vessel with the government department, will expire after a certain period. How long your certificate is valid depends on a variety of factors. And it is…
Marine Documentation: Find an All-In-One Solution Here
Finding an all-in-one solution for your marine documentation requirements might be challenging. A lot simpler if you can discover a suitable supply chain solutions partner. When it comes to generating all of your marine paperwork, we may deal directly with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). In order to comply with federal requirements, we will…
Satisfaction And Release of Mortgage for US Vessels
Great news if you’re the owner of a legally registered sailboat in the United States! The Vessel Registrar Center provides a new method of completing satisfaction and release of mortgage transactions. Owners of boats registered in the United States will find it much simpler to get their mortgages freed due to this, according to mass.gov.…
The Steps Involved with Vessel Documentation
That fantastic new boat you just bought is going to bring you years of fun and leisure. You, your family, and your friends can spend hours, days, or even weeks sailing all over. Enjoying different countries and islands, fishing, snorkeling, swimming, basking in the sun, and who knows what else. With all the great things…
Coast Guard Documentation and Boating Safely Over the 2020 Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us. We’re all looking for safe, enjoyable ways to spend time with the ones that matter most to us. On a boat ride, you can take in the beauty of the wintry scenery, all while being in a safe, open-air environment. That said, there’s more you can do to make…
An Alternative to The National Vessel Documentation Center
If you are the owner of a USCG yacht, you are aware that adhering to the paperwork standards. And those may be a time-consuming and challenging process. Although the National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC), the government body responsible for documenting and preserving information on boats and their owners, has a website, it may be challenging…
Application For Initial Exchange or Replacement of Certificate of Documentation
Are you looking forward to the application for initial exchange or replacement of certificate of documentation? If so, you should know that certain vital documents and paperwork must be filled out to complete the procedure. It’s easy to get overwhelmed when it comes to paperwork. In order to transfer ownership of an already-documented boat, the…
Things to Know Before You Buy a Preferred Ship Mortgage
Most individuals interested in purchasing a property will almost certainly go with the option of getting a preferred ship mortgage loan. When it comes to boats, there are a few things that need to be taken into account to get a favored ship mortgage. Before purchasing this kind, read this article. Here we will review…