Boat ownership is something that is very special, and it provides you with the unique opportunity to travel in a way that many people may only dream about. Imagine sailing yourself to wonderful islands and countries that you never had the chance to visit before, or taking the time to travel up and down the…
Because buying a boat is such a large purchase for you, you naturally want to take your time, examine all your options, and get as much information as possible before you sign any bill of sale. More people today look to the secondary market to buy boats because they can find a better deal from…
Using the USCG vessel search, boaters may determine who owns their vessel. Using the USCG Vessel Lookup, you may find the vessel’s registration number and the contact information for the owner(s). The USCG vessel lookup makes it easy to track down the owner of a boat. It doesn’t matter if you don’t know the boat’s…
Buying a second hand boat can be the start of fulfilling a dream of sailing the ocean or expanding your business by shipping to nearby countries. Buying a vessel is usually uncomplicated, and the documents change hands with very little problem. However, if you want to reassure yourself that you are not wasting your money…
Do you feel like it’s time to get a USCG Certificate of Documentation, but don’t know where to start? Does it seem like all of the places that you could find one online aren’t all that easy to use? We’re vessel owners just like you. When we went looking for somewhere to handle our documentation,…
I Have a Commercial Vessel. Can I Use It How I Want? Possibly. It depends on many different factors. Those factors include the commercial activities that you would use the vessel in, whether it was built in the United States or not, the net tonnage of the vessel, and other factors. What’s the Definition of…
One of the great joys of having a boat is actually using the boat. Sure, a boat may look nice when it’s docked or in storage, but there’s nothing like being on your boat out on the water. To glide through the waves while you race through the water on your boat is a simple,…
If you own a boat in the United States this summer, you must be aware of specific yacht documentation requirements pertaining to your vessel. Many individuals are unaware that various states have distinct regulations and standards for boats. If your boat doesn’t have the necessary yacht documentation, you might get into problems with the law.…
If you’re a boat owner, it’s essential to ensure your vessel complies with United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations. One way to do this is by conducting a USCG name search. However, conducting a name search with the US Coast Guard is an essential safety step that is frequently skipped over. Visiting the website of…
As you may know, when you are registered with the USCG there are certain requirements you need to follow to keep your certificate of documentation current. When it comes to changes in your situation, probably the most usual of them is to move out of your home. If that happens, you will need to submit…
Now that you are the proud owner of a yacht, pleasure vessel or commercial vessel, you want to take steps to get your boat listed as part of the federal registry with the Coast Guard. If your vessel is commercial, there is a legal requirement for you to have boat documentation; for recreational vessels of…
“What is a USCG-documented vessel?” is a question that we always get here at the Maritime Documentation Center. A boat that has been registered with the United States Coast Guard is referred to as a USCG documented vessel. According to state.gov, a Certificate of Documentation will be issued to a vessel when the owner files…
If you own a boat in the United States, you are aware that USCG vessel lookup should be one of your highest priorities at all times. It is critical for your safety and security, regardless of whether you are out on the open water or moored at the marina, to always be aware of the…
If you want to register your vessel with the United States Coast Guard, you may do it in two ways: via USCG documentation or through state registration. Vessels registered under the International Registration Plan may be exempt from USCG documentation requirements and register with a state other than their home port. In places where there…
At our site, you can find the easiest, most direct path to the top NOAA fisheries vessel documentation search. Some of you may be looking a bit askance at that, as you may know, the United States Coast Guard doesn’t provide NOAA Fisheries with vessel ownership info anymore. Instead, it’s all run through the place…