Safe boating is fun boating. When you do everything you can to make your trip as safe as possible for everyone on board, it’s easy to relax. You can have the peace of mind that comes from knowing you’re prepared for every eventuality, which means you can kick back and just take it all in.…
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 remember being a kid and having to do homework while the other kids went out to play? This isn’t to bring up a bad memory, but rather to show what it can be like with your vessel documentation. If you have to fill out your paperwork inside while others are out enjoying summer…
Summer is here, and there may not be a better time for you to get your boat out on the water. Whether it is to take a day trip out for fishing or swimming, or to spend a few days sailing the seas and enjoying the weather as well as the sights, you need to…
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…
As a USCG vessel owner, you may wonder: What is a USCG documented vessel and their advantages? Below we will outline the most important benefits of being a USCG documented vessel owner. Commercial and recreational boats benefit from documenting their operations. Those who fulfill specific conditions, including evidence of ownership, financial responsibility, and seaworthiness, are…