Do you have your eye on that boat you saw down at the marina with the “For Sale” sign on it? Maybe you saw one listed on a local community website or online elsewhere and it seems to be just what you have been looking for. Deciding you want to buy a boat can be…
The day has come where you are getting the boat you purchased delivered to your local marina. You proudly go down to watch them as they place it in the water for you, and you walk around on the deck, thinking about all the good times you are going to have using this new purchase…
A USCG documentation is a requirement for vessels that engaged in certain trades. It can also serve as a proof of ship nationality. Plus, it enables the ship to be subject to Preferred Mortgages. However, the USCG does not provide certification to any ship. It requires the boat to be at least five net tons to…
When you are a boat owner and are looking to sell your vessel, there are many things you need to do to get your boat ready. Naturally, you will take the time to do any needed repairs or upgrades, so your boat looks its best and brings you the best price. Once you have an…
If you’re like most people, you’ve heard of USCG documentation, but may not know exactly what it is. It stands for “United States Coast Guard Documentation.” It can help with a wide variety of thing. People don’t often realize that. It can also be difficult and ultimately quite time consuming to fill out. It can…
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) devised a system for renewing mariner credentials and verifying paperwork to avoid fraud while you renew boat registration documentation. Because of prior accidents, the government has the option of revoking your driver’s license. You want to be sure that you aren’t a victim of fraud when it comes to…
One of the first steps you’ll need to do as the owner of a USCG vessel is to register your boat with the Maritime Documentation Center. However, how long does it take to get a boat registered? What more do you need to do to have your yacht registered? This blog article will find all…
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…
A lot of boat owners are wondering what is USCG Documentation and whether or not they must obtain a USCG documentation. Although not all vessels can be documented, there are several benefits of doing this process. One of them is that it is a national form of registration. This means it’s a proof of nationality…
Investing in a boat, whether you are buying a brand-new vessel or one on the secondary market, is significant for you. Boats are a large financial commitment for you, and once you own one you will see how great it can be, and you will wonder why you waited so long to get one. When…