You have successfully applied for Coast Guard documentation for your vessel. This means that you have completed all the forms and received a certificate of documentation. After all that hard work, you may be very disappointed to discover that the documentation is only valid for a year. Each year, you will receive notification that your…
Do you know how you want to use your vessel, but you aren’t sure which endorsements are right for it? Have you been filling out your Coast Guard documentation application, only to not know what to write when you got to section J: “Endorsements for Which Application is Made?” Here at the Maritime Documentation Center,…
Getting your vessel documentation is important. Renewing it is important, too. That way, you’re never without the documentation. You don’t want to get boarded or otherwise caught without it. That’s why we make it easy to not just get your documentation the first time, but to maintain it, too. In this blog, we’ll go over…
The paperwork provided by the United States Coast Guard is a significant component of a vessel’s complete registration. Information regarding the vessel’s owner and operator and specifics about the vessel may be found in the documents made public via our online vessel documentation search tools. You may use this information as a reference or keep…
Buying a recreational or commercial vessel is a big step for you to take. Whether you are starting up a commercial fishing or charter business, or just purchased the yacht of your dreams so that you can sail where you want when you want, you have a lot of time, money, and effort invested in…
At the Maritime Documentation Services, we believe that many boats should have the proper kind of documentation. However, it’s important to note that we’re not trying to sell you on documentation. There are plenty of vessels that should have US Coast Guard vessel registration and plenty of vessels that shouldn’t. We’re not here to sell…
“How can I register a boat?” “I just bought this vessel I’d been searching for forever, now how can I register it?” Those are some of the questions that bring people to our site, however, those are just some of them. Sure, registering your vessel is one of the many important documentation tasks that you…
An abstract of title is a necessity if you own a USCG vessel. When it comes to owning a USCG vessel, an abstract of title is essential. What is the title’s abstract? This paper proves that you own the boat and are protected by federal maritime law. When it comes to abstracts, do you know…
When you are buying a boat for the first time, you will see that the process you undertake so that you can get the yacht or large recreational vessel you have always wanted is a lot like what you go through when buying a car or a home. Most people will need to obtain financing…
Any vessel with a volume of at least ?ve net tons, one that is wholly owned by a U.S. citizen, can be documented. With the online services of Maritime Documentation Center, staying updated with your boat documentation is a straightforward process. You can have the whole process complete from the comfort and convenience of your…
So you have decided to start a marine business venture, perhaps using a ship in order to carry goods from one side of the world to the other, or to take people on pleasure cruises. Whatever you want to do with your boat, the important thing is to understand that you need to make sure…
If you’re in the market for a commercial vessel or a large recreational boat, it’s important to run a background check, especially if you are purchasing from a private seller. Checking a boat’s history can expose past problems and is a must for smart shoppers. Maritimedocumentation.us lets you perform a vessel documentation search by name or…
When you buy yourself a luxury recreational vessel like a yacht, you spend significant time researching, looking at the options, and going over specifics so that you get just what you want. The process is not always an easy one for you, but it is worth the time and effort that you put into it.…
Whether your boat is brand-new or a pre-loved ship, it is still a huge investment. Even though owning a brand-new boat is more exciting, you may not have the right funding for it. Thus, a second-hand vessel is a better option. Before you make a final transaction, though, it is vital to conduct a boat…
Have you been struggling to find the information you can trust about foreign vessels? Did you find the perfect vessel to buy, yet it’s in another country and you aren’t all that sure about its history? Here at the Maritime Documentation Center, we know how important it is to have all of the information you…