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…
We all know how satisfying it is to fulfill your mortgage if you’re a property owner. However, this does come with a lot of paperwork in order to properly rectify the new state of their ownership. For example, if you are placing a mortgage on a vessel, you will need to apply for an NVDC…
No matter what you are trying to do today, you know that if you must deal with a government entity or department that it is bound to be a frustrating experience. Government at all levels moves notoriously slowly, has cumbersome systems, difficult to read applications, and jargon no one can seem to decipher. On top…
Do you worry about missing your boat registration renewal deadline? Does it seem the renewal process is far more complicated than it should be? We agree. That’s one of the major reasons that we started the Maritime Documentation Center in the first place. Our aim is to make every part of the vessel documentation process…
When you are planning on purchasing a yacht or other large vessel for use, it is important that you take the time to learn the rules and regulations set forth by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). The regulations the Coast Guard has must be followed so that you can have your vessel in the…
For those who possess a USCG vessel, the Maritime Documentation Center requires registration. However, how long does it take to get a boat registered? Like so many other boat owners, do you fear registering your yacht with the US Coast Guard? You are not alone, but you’re not the only one. It may seem complicated…
When you are the owner of a business and make use of boats to run or operate your business, you have a lot involved with that you must take care of. Naturally, making sure your vessels are safe, secure, and well-maintained is one of your main concerns. You also want to make sure that your…
If you are the owner of a boat and your paperwork with the Coast Guard has expired, there is no need for alarm! You can do Coast Guard Coast Guard documentation renewal without starting the application procedure from the beginning again from scratch. You must never operate your boat without the appropriate paperwork, but what…
When you purchase a boat, it is standard practice to take out a particular type of loan known as a Preferred Ship Mortgage. These are a traditional type of bank loans, in operation for more than a century, which gives you special allowances on your mortgage, in exchange for the bank placing a lien on…
Have you been trying to find out more information about one vessel or another yet you’re struggling to find sources that you can trust? Does it seem like everything online isn’t on the “up and up?” Before you buy a vessel, you need to have all of the information in front of you that you…
“Convenience” has many definitions. It can mean “getting something done quickly,” but it can also mean “doing it easily” too. Another possible definition of “convenience” is “being able to do something from a location of your choosing.” No matter which definition you choose, we make the process to renew boat registration much more convenient at…
As the owner of a USCG boat, you must be familiar with Coast Guard boat requirements that must be adhered to maintain your vessel in compliance with the federal government’s restrictions. Following the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, the United States Coast Guard is responsible for enforcing several maritime safety laws, such as licensing and…
If you are the owner of a vessel that comes within the jurisdiction of the United States Coast Guard (USCG), you will be required to ensure that your vessel is correctly recorded. USCG documentation is required for boats that are longer than a particular length, operate in certain waterways, or incorporate various other requirements. In…
From the moment you get serious about purchasing a vessel, you may be inundated with different maritime documents. Many of these documents will be frivolous and unnecessary at best: flyers for sales, information about boats on sale, and the like. Some, like the kind you may find when you’re researching boats online, will be out…
Vessel owners who are members of the United States Coast Guard are well aware of the need to keep their paperwork current. Also, most owners dread having to check in to the USCG’s Vessel Documentation search website to make changes. We’ve got fantastic news for you! There is a new search option on the USCG’s…