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…
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…
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…
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…
If you are about to get yourself in the middle of a sell-buy transaction, learning how to write an appropriate boat bill of sale is definitely something you must know how to do. Legally, this document is used to transfer ownership from one party to another. In a way, it is similar to getting a…
Have you been wondering if your vessel requires a Certificate of Documentation? Are you unsure what exactly is the correct documentation for your vessel? We are here to help. The Maritime Documentation Center has helped countless vessel owners to determine which forms of documentation are right for their vessel and their situation. Now, we can…
Did you know that the MDC provides quick lookups of USCG vessels that may be done online? Our objective is to provide information that assists boat owners in complying with maritime legislation more readily available to them. The Marine Department of Conservation (MDC) offers a convenient online USCG vessel lookup that will inform you of…
It is essential for a person who owns a boat in the United States to be current on the most recent modifications that have been made to the USCG vessel renewal process. Recently, the Coast Guard announced that there would be some significant changes in 2022, and unfortunately, those changes will not be beneficial for…
Owning a boat is something special, and it gives you the chance to enjoy travel, leisure, and vacations in a way that you may never have been able to do before. While some boat owners make their first purchase by getting a vessel from a broker or previous owner, there are others that go the…
Being out on a boat is special. Whether it’s your first time on the water, or you’ve been on yachts your entire life, there’s nothing quite like it. The rush of the wind in your hair, the sun warm on your face, the waves beside your boat – it’s a genuinely unique experience. You can…
Are you finally ready to take your vessel out on the water this spring, but want to make sure that everything is safe? Has the weather gotten warm enough to the point where it’s time to get your vessel out of storage? There is nothing, nothing like taking your boat out after it’s been locked…