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…
If you are looking into starting your own business that involves a boat, you will find that there are many regulations and rules you need to follow today. Starting a business is always quite an undertaking, but a business where a vessel is involved, either as a fishing vessel, for salvage, transportation or other venture,…
Once you have bought your boat, you need to think about how to register it with the US Coast Guard. Documenting the vessel with the agency can guarantee extra protections for your boat, including when you are in foreign ports or travelling in international waters. In order to register your boat, you may have gone…
You’ve got a boat that you’ve enjoyed quite a bit, but it’s time to move on from it. Maybe you’re giving this vessel to someone in your family. Perhaps you’ve decided to sell it, get as much as you can for it, and then see what the future brings. No matter why you’re selling the…