Want to find out more about a vessel but don’t trust online sources? Have you narrowed your search down to a couple vessels that you really like, yet want to have as much information as possible? No one wants to spend the money on a vessel without being in possession of all of the facts.…
As much as you would love to own a brand-new boat fresh out of the showroom, the truth is that an investment like this can be quite steep, especially if you are a first-time boat owner. For many first-timers, it makes more sense to look for a second-hand vessel. Plenty of owners are out there…
Has something in your life changed and you aren’t sure how it pertains to your vessel documentation? Or, alternatively, has something with your vessel changed, and you know you have to update your documentation but you aren’t sure how to do it? We know how frustrating that feeling can be. That’s just one of the…
The primary concern of our national documentation center is, of course, documentation. That’s what we’ve built our business around, what we offer to vessel owners of all kinds. However, while documentation is critically important, it’s important to be safe on the water, too. That’s true at all times of the year, but it’s especially so during the fall.…
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…
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…
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…
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…