So many of us, when we were children, looked forward to the holidays for the presents. Sure, seeing family was great and so was eating all of the food. It was fantastic to have time off from school, but we were really looking forward to getting those gifts. As an adult, you shouldn’t have to…
Any USCG vessel owner understands how difficult it may be to complete and submit paperwork to the National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC). Forms must be completed, thorough instructions must be followed, and all required documentation must be sent in. As a result, you’ll have to cope with strict deadlines. In addition, some merit significant consideration:…
When you are the boat owner, you must stay on top of all the paperwork and documentation associated with the boat. One document you’ll undoubtedly want to be acquainted with is the abstract of title. This is a rundown of every transaction that has taken place regarding your boat, all the way dating back to…
Are you one of the thousands of boat owners in the United States who take tremendous pleasure in their watercraft and planning to do a vessel lookup? Owning a boat is a unique and wonderful pleasure, and it doesn’t matter whether you put it to use for fishing, sailing, or just spending time on the…
If you’ve owned a boat before, you’re familiar with re-registering your watercraft. However, have you investigated the possibility of vessel documentation reinstatement? Many operators must make this choice every year, and making a final selection might be tough. Boat and yacht owners who are getting ready for the summer season may want to consider reactivating…
As a boating enthusiast, you probably are, at some point, you must have heard about United States Coast Guard Registration. We know it sounds complicated, so we tried to simplify an explanation of what this type of documentation involves in this article that the Maritime Documentation Center wrote. Without further ado, here’s what you need…
You must have a working knowledge of yacht documentation if you are the owner of a USCG-regulated vessel. This document provides evidence that the vessel in question is compliant with all applicable maritime standards and is thus seaworthy. If a boat is to be registered in the United States, it must either be documented with…
Have you been wondering what is a documented vessel? Are you unsure about whether or not it’s the right idea to document yours? These are understandable questions. Everything that you have to do to get ready for purchasing a boat (the research, the money, etc.) doesn’t exactly prepare you for the documentation part of it.…
Buying a second-hand vessel is the most cost-effective way of saving money when you are investing in sailing vessels. If you are negotiating with a seller to purchase their vessel, you should know that you will need to have a documented vessel bill of sale from them so that you can register the vessel in…
It is never too late to make sure everything is ready before setting sail. Yes, we know it, summer is already here. That is the reason why this might be your last chance to secure all of your ship documentation in place and avoid the possibility of having to pay a costly fine to the…
The United States Coast Guard is a highly adaptable institution. Not only do they keep us safe from marine dangers by patrolling our coastlines, but they also provide various additional services that are useful to ship owners. This article will examine the Coast Guard and the Maritime Documentation Center and their services to businesses and…
Buying a recreational vessel like a yacht, or a commercial boat you plan to use for a new business venture, is a big step for you. It takes planning, financing, and execution to make things happen. You should also know that there will be a lot of paperwork involved in the process from the time…
The yacht you purchased has everything you always dreamed about when you thought about getting a boat. You already have plans regarding the places you will go and visit, and you cannot wait for the first time you get it in the water now that the deal is done. Before you take your vessel out…
Did you get US Coast Guard documentation for your vessel because you’re going to use it in a commercial endeavor? Are you “on the fence,” so to speak, about getting your vessel documented? There are any number of reasons to get your vessel documented. One of the most popular is because you’re going to use…
Have you tried to access a Coast Guard portal online only to find that it doesn’t work all that well? When you’ve tried to fill out your documentation on your phone or computer, does it seem like it’s practically impossible? You shouldn’t have to deal with sites that say they’ll make it easy to fill…