The new Vessel Documentation Portal from the U.S. Coast Guard is now SSL encrypted, making it more secure for users. The USCG made this adjustment to protect the personal information of all boat owners. There is a process that vessel owners must go through before using the VDP. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption ensures that…
Are you considering buying a vessel and want to make sure that it’s the right decision? Does it seem as if a vessel is perhaps “too good to be true?” The last thing anyone wants to happen is to buy a vessel with incorrect or inaccurate information, thus getting less for their money. At our…
What is a coast guard portal? If you’re like the majority of vessel owners, you’re undoubtedly already aware of the U.S. Coast Guard’s online registration and documentation site for vessel owners. Although the Coast Guard Portal is a vital information resource, it may be sluggish and unpleasant to use at times. Fortunately, there is a…
If you are the owner of a USCG yacht, you are aware that adhering to the paperwork standards may be a time-consuming and challenging process. Although the National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC), the government body responsible for documenting and preserving information on boats and their owners, has a website, it may be challenging to browse.…
As winter approaches, boating on rivers and lakes arises considerable concerns. The USCG Documentation Center issued several safety tips onboard. Pay attention to them to enjoy the full winter-boating season. There is no time like the present to get on your boat and head out to the water, even if it is that time of…
US Coast Guard (USCG) vessel owners must know preferred ship mortgage requirements. For new loans or refinancing, it’s critical to know what they are and how they might enhance the quality of your loan. Minimum safety and financial conditions are required for a vessel mortgage to become enforceable. Developed by the US Coast Guard in…