How Often Is Boat Documentation Renewal Necessary?

As a USCG boat owner, you know that having the proper documents for your vessel is an essential component of both owning and operating your boat. On the other hand, were you aware that this documentation has to be updated regularly? If you cannot edit your documentation due to a lack of time, you should…

Vessel Documentation Center Search by Vessel Name: Doing One & Being On One

Have you been looking for a way to find out more about a vessel? Does it seem like whenever you search online for more information about a vessel you don’t feel like you can trust what you’ll find? There are many information sources online, but, unfortunately, there are few that you can implicitly trust. One…

Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Reinstatement Online

Are you the registered owner of a boat? If this is the case, you’ve undoubtedly seen that the Coast Guard has resumed the online vessel documentation procedure. Because of this, the Coast Guard has implemented an online system for the Coast Guard vessel documentation reinstatement. The advantages of this strategy much outweigh the disadvantages of…

How to Get a Copy of Your Coast Guard Documentation, Replace it, and More

Do you need a copy of your Coast Guard documentation but aren’t sure of the process of going about getting one? Did you lose a copy of your Certificate of Registration and don’t know where you are in terms of validity? The Certificate of Registration is a crucially important document for many vessel owners. It’s…

When is USCG Documentation Required? (And Why You May Want it Anyway)

Have you been concerned that you’ll soon be in a situation where you’ll need USCG documentation? Did you recently purchase a vessel and aren’t sure if it’s the right situation for you and your vessel? Over the years, here at the Maritime Documentation Center, we have helped so many vessel owners who are in your…