Have you been wondering whether or not you have to get your vessel documented? Does it seem confusing to you as to if this is necessary or if it isn’t? Vessel documentation has been around for a long time, to say the least. Indeed, it goes back to one of the first acts of the…
Have you been trying to find out more information about one vessel or another yet you’re struggling to find sources that you can trust? Does it seem like everything online isn’t on the “up and up?” Before you buy a vessel, you need to have all of the information in front of you that you…
When purchasing a boat from a private seller, no matter if it is going to be for recreational or commercial purposes, it is strongly recommended to conduct a vessel documentation center search by vessel name or, at least, USCG number. With all of the necessary information straight from the United States Coast Guard, you might…
Do you ever find yourself thinking: “just what is USCG documentation anyway? Where did this come from and why would I need it?” These are natural questions to ask. USCG documentation isn’t something new, it actually comes from the very First Congress of the United States. As the national form of vessel documentation, it has…
“Convenience” has many definitions. It can mean “getting something done quickly,” but it can also mean “doing it easily” too. Another possible definition of “convenience” is “being able to do something from a location of your choosing.” No matter which definition you choose, we make the process to renew boat registration much more convenient at…
As the owner of a USCG boat, you must be familiar with Coast Guard boat requirements that must be adhered to maintain your vessel in compliance with the federal government’s restrictions. Following the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, the United States Coast Guard is responsible for enforcing several maritime safety laws, such as licensing and…