It is crucial to start thinking about preparing your United States Coast Guard boat for winter as soon as the weather becomes cooler. To ensure that your boat is prepared for the upcoming cold weather, there are a few things that you may do on your own. This article will cover helpful hints and suggestions…
Do you want to get on a boat registry without a lot of hassle? Have you tried filling out these vessel documentation forms online in the past only to find that it was far more difficult than you were told? We share your frustrations. Indeed, those are some of the most significant reasons that we…
A time in your life might come in which you need to sell your vessel. This is a situation that most of the boat owners want to avoid, on one hand, because of their feelings around the vessel, and on the other to avoid the paperwork it involves. Anyhow, this article will tell you some…
If you live in the United States and own a boat, you should become familiar with the US Coast Guard’s maritime documentation center or the USCG portal. When it comes to registering and documenting your boat, this online resource makes it simple for you to do so. There are many online resources, but the US…
Buying a boat can be an exciting experience. It’s one of the few experiences in life where even the research is fun. You can be sitting by the water, or at your computer at work, just going through all the potential boats and vessels that you want to buy. It’s easy to get lost in…
Sure, the weather is cold outside. In fact, for the most part in America, the weather is downright frigid. However, that doesn’t have to stop you from taking your vessel out with family and friends. The truth is that a winter boat ride can be just what you need to break out of a seasonal…
Be aware of the paperwork requirements established by the U.S. Coast Guard if you consider purchasing a boat. Without the proper papers, there is a good chance that your boat won’t be able to be driven on the street. In this article, we will discuss the many forms of USCG documentation and assist you in…
Did you recently come into possession of a vessel that you aren’t sure what to do with? Do you have a small, foreign-built vessel (or vessel of unknown origin) that you’d like to use for some commercial activity? As you probably know, American law (specifically, the Jones Act) basically does everything possible to make sure…
The United States Coast Guard, sometimes known as the USCG, is essential. There are several reasons why the US Coast Guard should be regarded as a crucial element in your boating life, but one of the most apparent ones is to protect your well-being while you are out on the sea. The United States Coast…
Do you have a nagging suspicion in the back of your mind that it’s time to renew your vessel registration? Does it feel like it’s time for boat registration renewal but you aren’t entirely sure? At our site, we understand how much of a chore vessel documentation can be. After all, we’re vessel owners ourselves.…
As the owner or operator of a USCG documented vessel, you know how important it is that we preserve our waterways’ pristine conditions. Even with the best intentions, however, it’s possible that you could be unknowingly polluting the water while you’re out at sea. In order to avoid any inadvertent contamination of the waterways that…
Have you forgotten something? You may have been busy enjoying the open water, fishing, water skiing and soaking up the sun. It can be easy to get lost in being on your boat and enjoying that freedom. You have spent time exploring the seas and haven’t thought much about your registration since you got your…
Is there anything better than knowing that your vessel is in the best possible hands? This is something that all types of boat enthusiasts can appreciate. At the National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC), our mission is to provide boat owners with the highest-quality services possible, regardless of the type or size of their vessels. Whether…
Knowing how to conduct a proper Coast Guard Documentation Search can be a really helpful tool to help you out if you own a pleasure boat, a fishing ship, or a diving vessel. While this information is freely available on the US Coast Guard website, it might be difficult to find what you are looking for.…
If at any time while your certificate of documentation is still valid you move out from the location you had given to the USCG on the application, you need to submit a US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Change of Address. This article will explain to you how to do that, how many years your certificate…