When you’re well-prepared with proper United States Coast Guard documentation, spending the summer on the water won’t be a source of stress for you. This year is no exception to the rule that the summertime is a busy season for the United States Coast Guard (USCG), as it is every year. Because there are now…
The National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC) is critical to the maritime sector. The U.S. Coast Guard has just informed you that your vessel is due for a 5-year documentation renewal, and you’re wondering what you need to do to get it done. Now, where do you even begin? What are the steps and requirements? Which…
We have a lot of different applications on our site. Many of them deal with your initial vessel documentation, documentation renewal and Transfer Exchange of USCG Documentations. However, we also have other applications that cover a wide base of actions for your vessel. Some of our customers have asked us about these applications, wondering when…
Are you in the process of researching a vessel for purchase, and want to make sure you know everything there is to know about the vessel before you buy? Have you been concerned about buying a “lemon,” so to speak, and don’t want that to happen to you? When it comes to your money, your…
National Vessel Documentation Center Renewal Online Here was recently developed by the United States Coast Guard to renew USCG vessel documentation. The Maritime Documentation Center staff has been serving customers for decades, so we know what is best for them regarding document renewal. We provide a variety of services, including international compliance and supplies and…
When purchasing a vessel you may have noticed the different types of paperwork you need to issue to comply with the federal or state regulations. What type of license you get and where to register your boat will depend on some characteristics, like the size of your vessel or the use you give to it.…
When you purchase a boat, there are certain regulations that you must adhere to you as the new owner. One of these regulations involves registering your boat so that you are legally allowed to take into the waters in the United States. AS a new owner, you are likely familiar with the laws and regulations…
Have you been wondering if it’s necessary to get your vessel documented? Did you hear about vessel documentation and aren’t sure why anyone would go to the trouble to document their vessel? Vessel documentation sometimes uses jargon that most vessel owners don’t really encounter all that often in their day to day lives. At the…
That boat you saw for sale online looked spectacular to you. It had everything you have been dreaming about in a pleasure craft, with all the space you want, the engine, the amenities, and more, and even the price seemed like it would fit right into what you had budgeted for a purchase. Of course,…
When you are the new owner of a vessel, you may find yourself struggling to manage the heavy workload involved with the forms that need to be completed. One of the most important forms that you will need to submit to the Coast Guard is an application for a certificate of documentation. This is a…
You’ve bought the vessel of your dreams. Maybe it’s brand new, maybe it’s used, but one thing is for sure: this is your vessel. This is the vessel you have always wanted, the vessel which will take you where you want to go. “Where do you want to go” could be around the world, it…
Did you know that you need various USCG documents to undertake activities like fishing and diving? When you own a boat, you’re subject to various additional obligations. The internet platform provided by the Maritime Paperwork Center provides a straightforward and safe method for the transfer and exchange of USCG documentation. The Maritime Paperwork Center is…
Regrettably, we sometimes need to sell our beloved boats. If that is your case, you might want to read this guide the Maritime Documentation Center has created. We cannot make that moment any less heartbreaking, yet we can do it more simple. This article will show what is all of the ship documentation that you…
Buying your boat may have seemed like the most complicated part for you. You had to deal with getting the price, working with the manufacturer (if you are buying new), or with a broker (if you purchased a used ship), and the paperwork may have seemed like it would never end. Even after you have…
The more time you spend online, the less you’ll be able to spend on your vessel. That’s a crude assessment, but it’s more or less true. It can certainly feel that way when you’re filling out watercraft registration documentation forms. When you sit down to deal with those, you’re likely to feel like you’d rather…