USCG vessel owners need to ensure they have all of the proper documentation before selling their boats. We’ll go through the processes you need to follow to sell a documented vessel in this blog article. For example, the Coast Guard issues a Certificate of Documentation (COD). Because the vessel is owned and controlled by the…
When you first decide that you are going to purchase a boat, either for your business or for personal use, you should put some time into planning, researching, and learning as much as you can about the process before you jump in and spend the money on a boat. Some people may want to get…
Our team at the Maritime Documentation Center receives a lot of questions about all the complicated vessel documentation processes, from the registration process to transfers of ownership. One of the most common queries on our site is about the option for a certificate of deletion of vessel. What is this about? When do people need…
Many responsibilities are involved when you enter into boat ownership. You have the financial aspect of ownership that you need to live up to, but you are also responsible for the maintenance and upkeep, the safety and security, and understanding what you must do to keep the vessel at its best. One aspect you do…
Suppose your vessel documentation has become invalid. What should you do in this situation? One good news is that it is possible to do a vessel documentation reinstatement. Aspects of maritime law involving vessel documentation are among the most significant. That you comply with all of the USCG’s regulations is ensured. According to uscgboating.org, maintaining…
Summer is already here, with sunny days emerging after a while and the feeling of the wind coming to your face with the vast immensity of the blue ocean surrounding you is closer than ever. There is, however, one more step you will need to take before setting sail: getting your United States Coast Guard…
That one unique boat that you saw listed on your Internet has caught your eye. While you keep looking at other listings from brokers and private owners, you find yourself going back to this one vessel time and again. It has all the features you are looking for, is the right size, and from the…
As of this writing, it’s late November. That means Thanksgiving dinner, the leaves completely off the trees, and snow falling all across North America. Sure, there are many hardy souls who take their vessels out on the waterways in the winter, but for many of us, it’s more of an off-season until the world warms…
Filing a Notice of Claim of Lien for an NVDC Registered Vessel If you’ve done work for the owner of a documented vessel and have had difficulty receiving payment for your services, you may feel as though your options are fairly limited. While the maritime industry is unique in many ways, like most other lines…
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…
Have you been looking to learn more about a vessel that you’re interested in? Does a vessel you’re researching for a potential purchase almost seem “too good to be true?” When you’re buying a vessel, you want the absolute best vessel for your situation possible. But, you also have to be careful. You want to…
Are you looking into purchasing a recreational vessel or yacht sometime soon? If you are, you already know there are lots of choices out there for you so that you can get just the boat you are seeking in your price range. When you have finalized your purchase and are ready to take ownership, you…
If you are the owner of a boat in the United States, then you know that to navigate your vessel on waterways in the United States, you must have USCG documentation. But what if your yacht is missing any of the needed safety equipment? Alternatively, what if it is not registered as required? Do not…
Are you a boat owner curious about the difference between Coast Guard registration vs. state registration?? If this is the case, this blog is a perfect fit for your needs. States have their kind of voluntary boat registry that must be opted into to use the advantages of the Coast Guard’s mandated registration. Boat owners…
If you’re like so many other vessel owners, then you probably have a procedure for when you start your vessel up. You may have a checklist you go through in order to make sure that everything is in working order before you set out on the water. Your vessel documentation works in a similar fashion.…