Does the Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Change of Address sound like something you’d like to see shortly? For those wondering whether this is possible, the answer is yes. As a Coast Guard vessel owner, it can be a rewarding experience. However, many people don’t realize that it can be a lot of work. When a…
We have plenty of blogs on this site about how to get your initial vessel documentation. We also have several about how to renew your vessel’s documentation. These subjects come up often, as they’re tasks that boat owners do quite a bit, so we tend to focus on them. One thing we’re always clear about…
Commercial vessels in the US can be easily protected by a certificate of documentation, issued by the US Coast Guard. When buyers purchase a new boat, intending to make money using it on the waters of the United States or in International waters, they may want to know more about whether documentation is the right…
Our site was designed to make it as easy as possible to access all of the documents that you need for your vessel. Vessel documentation, while often necessary, can be a bit confusing. There are some words, terms, and ideas that may seem a bit confusing, particularly at first. That’s why we have professionals on…
You are very excited at the prospect of finally owning your own boat. All the time it took for you to visit showrooms, talk to manufacturers, haggle over pricing, and more was well worth it to you now that the deal is done. Before you take your boat out for its initial time on the…
When you are a boat owner and are looking to sell your vessel, there are many things you need to do to get your boat ready. Naturally, you will take the time to do any needed repairs or upgrades, so your boat looks its best and brings you the best price. Once you have an…
Have you been looking to get financing for your vessel? Does the owner of a documented vessel owe you money for services you provided and they have yet to pay you? Did you get to the point where you’re able to pay off your ship’s mortgage and want to seal the deal? If you answered…
Most of us are reluctant to buy anything today without doing some kind of work to get background information. Everything from the smartphone and computer you own to the television and appliances you buy to the restaurants you visit all involve doing some research to make sure you are making a decision that is right…
Do you own a boat in the United States? If so, what kind? If that’s the case, you may be interested to hear that the law mandates you register your yacht with your state’s government. If you fail to comply with boat registration, you may be subject to monetary fines and additional penalties. We’ll fill…
“Preferred Ship’s Mortgage,” “Hailing Port,” “MARAD” – vessel documentation is full of odd phrases you probably don’t hear in other walks of life. That’s just one part of the documentation that makes it a bit opaque and confusing to people, even those who have been dealing with it for years. Of course, it doesn’t help…
There are a few items you’ll need to finalize the sale of your boat when you’re trying to sell it. In order to document the transfer of ownership, a bill of sale boat is essential. Is a bill of sale boat required to complete the transaction? This isn’t always the case, of course. Bills of…
If you are planning on selling your boat, you will need to do your research about the US Coast Guard documented vessel bill of sale and how it might apply to you. These documents can be the best way to settle your connection to a vessel and ensure that you are not blamed for any…
If you’ve ever shopped for something online, then you know how hard it can be to find the exact thing that you want. Sure, when you go online, you’ll be able to find so many different options and be exposed to things that you didn’t even know existed. However, it can be difficult to find…
Do you have a vessel and aren’t sure entirely which forms of vessel documentation are right for it? Have you been wondering just what a National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC) is and how it can help you? When it comes to boat documentation in the United States, it can be a bit confounding. Even if…
Did you recently come into possession of a foreign-built vessel that you want to use on American waters? Do you have an undocumented vessel that you would like to make some money with, but you don’t want to run afoul of the powers that be to do so? Plenty of vessel owners have been in…