Most of us are reluctant to buy anything today without doing some kind of work to get background information. Everything from the smartphone and computer you own to the television and appliances you buy to the restaurants you visit all involve doing some research to make sure you are making a decision that is right…
Do you have your eye on that boat you saw down at the marina with the “For Sale” sign on it? Maybe you saw one listed on a local community website or online elsewhere and it seems to be just what you have been looking for. Deciding you want to buy a boat can be…
The day has come where you are getting the boat you purchased delivered to your local marina. You proudly go down to watch them as they place it in the water for you, and you walk around on the deck, thinking about all the good times you are going to have using this new purchase…
When you are planning on purchasing a yacht or other large vessel for use, it is important that you take the time to learn the rules and regulations set forth by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). The regulations the Coast Guard has must be followed so that you can have your vessel in the…
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’ve been reading these blogs for any length of time, then you know that we take great pride in offering all of the vessel documentation services that you might need. That means that we have all of the Transfer/ Exchange, the Preferred Ship Mortgages, the Change of Address forms and everything else. When you…
Did you know that you can do a vessel documentation search online? Yes, this is correct! All you need is a computer with an internet connection and a few minutes on your hands to complete this activity. To verify whether any liens have been filed against your vessel, you may use this tool to check…
If you don’t know what you’re doing, getting a MARAD waiver might be complicated. MARAD waivers enable some not qualified people under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 (known as the Jones Act) to receive a mariner’s license via a Maritime Administration (MARAD) waiver. One-stop shop for all things maritime: Merchant Mariner’s Authorization Database. Employers…
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…
Mortgage Do you ever wonder what the prerequisites are for the USCG satisfaction mortgage? Whether you have to comply with USCG regulations or not, maintaining your yacht involves many critical requirements, and a typical concern is whether you can pay off your mortgage. If you own a boat, you probably know the federal need to…