Did you just purchase your first US vessel? Or, have you gotten your first vessel in some time, and you aren’t sure about how to proceed in getting the right documentation? We designed the Maritime Documentation Center for vessel owners of all kinds. Whether this is your first vessel or your thousandth (or any number…
A lot of boat owners are wondering what is USCG Documentation and whether or not they must obtain a USCG documentation. Although not all vessels can be documented, there are several benefits of doing this process. One of them is that it is a national form of registration. This means it’s a proof of nationality…
Do you have questions about USCG documentation but aren’t sure who to ask about them? When you talk to fellow boat owners about the ins and outs of documentation, do you get contradictory answers that don’t quite “add up?” When it comes to vessel documentation, you want to know the real truth before you make…
“I just got a vessel and I’d like to get it documented. Can you help?” We are often asked some variation of this exact same question. It’s not always a good idea to answer a question with a question, but in this case, it’s valid. We often respond, “are you sure you have to get…
Did you know that you may search for paperwork about boats and vessels operated by the Coast Guard using the name of the vessel or boat? It’s accurate! You don’t need to go through the trouble of searching through stacks of documents to get the information that you want. Search the Coast Guard documentation by…
Are you seeking an alternative to the USCG portal that provides a connection to the United States Coast Guard that is more dependable and secure? If this is the case, there is no need to go further than the Maritime Documentation Center! We are a significant supplier of maritime communication systems. As such, we give…
Being familiar with the many types of documentation required to keep your vessel in compliance with maritime laws and regulations is crucial. In this section, we will present an in-depth guide on ship documentation, including how to get the various types of documents but also the purposes that each one serves. You’ve just become the…
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…
You have spent months looking through online advertisements, publications, and ship brokers for a recreational vessel that suits all your wants and needs. None of them had seemed just right to you until just now when you came across that ship for sale that is ideal. It is the right size, has the features and…
All year long, we provide you with USCG documentation forms and service. That means that we have all of the Certificates of Documentation, Change of Vessel Name or Hailing Port files and the like that you could ever be looking for. One thing we always want to emphasize is safe boating. Being out on a…
You have spent the last year making the most of every moment you could on your boat. Since you made the purchase, you have loved your time out on the water with friends, family, or even by yourself. You made sure you did everything right after you bought your boat, going through the registration process…
Information is important to you whenever you are making a large purchase. When you go to buy a car, you always do research ahead of time, so you know as much as you can about a car you are interested in. When looking at a used car, you can get the background information about the…
United States Coast Guard (USCG) Documentation is the common way of referring to the proper paperwork you need to comply with when navigating American waters. Given that the registration also works at a state level, it is typically regarded as a more “prestigious” kind of registration, as it will give you some advantages you would…
Boats have advanced quite a bit in just the last few years. If you go back even within the last decade, you’ll see that boats have come a long way. The engines, the designs, what can be done on the boats and the kind of tech that they have – all of these have evolved,…
When you are in the process of buying a boat, you are likely to find that the dealer will ask you if you would like to document your vessel with the US Coast Guard. This is one way to provide yourself with protection while in US waters, but you may be torn between choosing to…