When you are buying a boat from a broker or personal owner, you want to do all you can to make sure the transaction goes smoothly and that you have all the information you need regarding the boat so you know you are making a sound purchase. A large vessel is a significant investment for…
As a U.S. vessel owner, you must be aware of the safety precautions you must take on and off the water. This blog article will present some crucial suggestions that will assist you in keeping yourself and the people closest to you safe while traveling aboard your boat, regardless of whether you are a beginner…
Have you been wondering exactly why you would want to place your vessel on the USCG Vessel Registry? Are you on the fence about whether or not it would be beneficial to you and your vessel? If so, you aren’t alone. Over the years, we’ve helped many to determine whether or not registering their vessel…
What is the transfer exchange procedure for USCG-documented boats? Have you ever thought about it? It might be a daunting undertaking if you’ve never done it before. In order to ensure the safety of both you and your boat, we’ve created the Maritime Documentation Center. The Maritime Documentation Center gives all the information you need…
If you own a boat registered with the US Coast Guard, you know how essential it is to have all of your vessel documentation in order. However, locating your paperwork might be challenging, mainly if you are unsure where to search for it. In this article, we will walk you through the simple actions you…
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) provides certifications for all boats, from the smallest recreational craft to the largest cargo ships. It is imperative for any boat owner to obtain a USCG certificate. What you may and cannot do aboard a vessel depends on its purpose and the ship you are piloting. A certificate of…
Some USCG vessel owners need help to complete the necessary paperwork. The amount of vessel documentation that has to be filled out and submitted might be intimidating. A service like Vessel Documentation Services provides a simple approach to ensure all necessary steps are performed (VDS). Thanks to VDS, you may rest easy knowing that your…
Commercial vessels and recreational boats that plan to engage in commercial activities are required to obtain Coast Guard documentation. It’s optional (though often beneficial) for non-commercial recreational vessels to also seek USCG documentation. This legal documentation keeps track of certain important information about maritime vessels, including ownership and financial history. Another facet of a vessel’s…
Did you know it is not too difficult to locate the Coast Guard documents by name? A computer with access to the internet and a few minutes of your time are all required to complete this task. Do you need assistance locating a document or rule that the United States Coast Guard issued? If you…
A vessel bill of sale is a document that certifies the legal transfer of ownership of a boat from one person to another. This ownership may only be legally transferred when both parties sign the document. If you sell your boat without having this paperwork in place, you risk being vulnerable if there is a…
Did you recently come into possession of a foreign-built vessel and you aren’t sure how you can use it? Do you have designs on using your vessel to make a few bucks but want to be certain you comply with the powers that be? This exact kind of situation is more common than you may…
Do you own a boat and have a documentation number issued by the US Coast Guard? In that case, were you aware that you can use the e-Documentation system provided by the US Coast Guard to submit your US Coast Guard vessel documentation electronically? This system offers many benefits, including tracking the progress of your…
Our boat online registration site has always made it easier to register your boat and fill out other forms of documentation. From the very beginning, that’s what our site was designed to do. We saw how difficult and time-consuming it was to fill these forms out by hand, so we wanted to find a better…
As of this writing, it’s late November. That means Thanksgiving dinner, the leaves completely off the trees, and snow falling all across North America. Sure, there are many hardy souls who take their vessels out on the waterways in the winter, but for many of us, it’s more of an off-season until the world warms…
USCG Documentation Forms If you are using your boat for recreational purposes only, you do not need to register it federally. The United Coast Guard does not mandate owners of a recreational boat to document their vessel. But they do encourage it. Why? USCG documentation offers plenty of benefits, especially if you like to travel…