“So what is USCG documentation? Do I really need it for my vessel?” Of all the questions we’re asked by prospective customers at the Maritime Documentation Center, some version of those might be the most common that we’re asked. For one, it’s important to define what this documentation is not. It’s not registration for your…
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At the Maritime Documentation Center, we endeavor to be everything that our name implies: the one place where you can find comprehensive boat documentation service for everything having to do with your vessels. At our site, you can find a long list of forms easily. Then, you can fill them out even easier. After that,…
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Have you been searching online for a National Vessel Documentation Center that actually makes the documentation process easier, yet you haven’t found anything that you like? Does it seem like each site that says they’ll “simplify the process” actually ends up making it more complicated and complex? As vessel owners ourselves, that’s what we found…
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It might not be the most glamorous side of vessel ownership, but making sure that all of your documentation is in date and in order is arguably the single most important element to keep track of over the course of your boat’s lifespan. Put simply, if your paperwork is not in order, then the majority…
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Every boat owner knows how important it is to have the corresponding registration in order whenever you are operating commercially. In fact, it’s imperative that you have your certificate of documentation in order at all times. Now, what happens if you don’t have it? What happens if something happens to it? What happens if you…
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Does the idea of sitting down to fill out your online documentation make you want to do literally anything else? Have you tried to schedule a time to complete your documentation, yet as the time draws near you procrastinate, and just keep putting it off? We designed our National Vessel Documentation Center for, well, people…
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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…
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With over a quarter of a million vessels documented with the USCG in the United States, the relevance of ship documentation in promoting a regulated and safe maritime industry is evident. Are you a newly minted boat owner ready for the USCG ship documentation process? Initially, the multitude of forms may seem daunting. Fear not;…
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Do you ever ask yourself “why do I need to take care of my ship documentation?” Doesn’t it feel like vessel documentation is something onerous that doesn’t really help you? The truth is that vessel documentation goes back a long way. This isn’t something that the government just came up with to punish vessel owners…
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It’s natural to feel like you’re alone when it comes to your vessel documentation. After all, there’s not really a “tech support” for Coast Guard forms. It’s not like you can call someone up and be like: “hey, I’m struggling to figure out exactly which form is for me. Can you help?” Sure, you can…
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If you own a USCG vessel, you should have a copy of the abstract of title on hand at all times. Nevertheless, did you know that the USCG can take a while to process one? An abstract of title for your USCG vessel can be obtained for various reasons. An abstract of title is required,…
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When you are about to sell a boat, it is important that you know exactly what you have to do when it comes to completing the paperwork. This is vital if you have a certificate of documentation, which comes from a federal body and needs to be exchanged so that it satisfies every legal requirement.…
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With everything that is listed for sale today, the opportunities seem endless when you want to make purchases like buying a car, a house, or a large boat. There are plenty of companies that sell these things brand-new, but there are just as many listed on the secondary market where you can make a purchase…
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A “ticking clock” can cause anyone to be nervous. When there’s a deadline, when something has to be done at a certain time, it can make everyone a bit on edge, causing them to not react as well as they might have. Your vessel documentation has to be renewed annually (except for certain exceptions, which…
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The US Vessel Registry, among other things, keeps track of USCG vessel documentation. If this may sound new to you, it very much isn’t new. In fact, this is one of the first agreed-upon functions of the United States government. The 11th act of the very First Congress was setting up vessel documentation. The reasons…
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