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…
Online Transfer Exchange of USCG Documentation At Your Service
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…
Ship Documentation You Need to Transfer a Boat’s Ownership
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…
USCG Boat Names and How to Get One
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…
Safe Harbor for Watercraft Registration Documents of All Kinds
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…
The National Vessel Documentation Center Renewal Service Online
Spring is a time of renewal. The flowers are blooming, the leaves are sprouting, and the air is warming up. If you own your recreational vessel, you’ve probably been thinking about taking it back out on the water. Perhaps you’ve done so already. On some spring days, it can feel a little chill. However, on…
Why US Documented Vessels Are Important For Mortgage Companies
The first time that you buy a boat, you may need to take out a loan in order to afford the full cost of the vessel. In order to get a reasonable sum for their purchase, many prospective boat owners choose to take out a type of loan called a preferred ship mortgage. This loan…
Abstract of Title: Every Detail You Need to Know
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…
Do You Want to Never Have to Worry about USCG Renewal Again?
Are you worried that it’s been too long since you renewed your vessel registration? Does it seem like this sneaks up on you every year, and you have to stress about getting it done at the last minute? If so, you aren’t alone. That’s something that vessel owners have been dealing with for decades. The…
How to Get a Coast Guard Abstract of Title
You have been scouring the recent listings online of boats for sale, and you finally came across one that sparked an interest in you. It looks to be in great shape based on the photos you have seen, is the size you are seeking, has the engine you want, and it is filled with extras…
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…
Improved Vessel Documentation Services
If you’ve been reading our blogs recently, you’ll notice that we talk a lot about “things we do for our customers.” We know that you have a lot of choices in how you take care of your vessel documentation needs. There are a lot of options, so we’re always trying to do more for our…
USCG, NVDC, MDC and NMC
Are you under the impression that many words from the boating world vocabulary are abbreviated? Is it tough to sometimes identify what some association names mean? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. This article will tell you what the differences are between the United States Coast Guard (USCG), the National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC), The…
The Basics – How to Register Your Boat in the United States
Once you make the decision to purchase a recreational pleasure craft such as a yacht, there are steps you need to take leading up to and during your purchase. All the typical procedures you would expect, such as choosing the boat, securing financing, and signing ownership documents, are certainly part of what you need to…
How to Ensure Your Boat is Meeting USCG Regulations
Having a commercial boating business can be a fantastic venture. You have the opportunity to be your own boss and create a purposeful work week, the best part being that you can spend some or most of that time out on the open water. Despite the excite and adventure that surrounds being your own boss…