What’s in a name? For some, the name of their boat is something they’ve thought of for years. In idle daydreams or going through several drafts, many potential vessel owners have had their perfect vessel name picked out for years, possibly going back to childhood. For others, it’s the last thing they think about, something…
Do you need to maintain track of your USCG licenses and endorsements as a professional boat owner? Then the USCG Certificate Registry is where you need to go. Keep track of your credentials and ensure continued regulatory compliance with this convenient online tool. It’s also an excellent guide on boat maintenance and safety. The United…
The Internet has vastly changed the way most of us do any type of shopping today. Not only can we get items like food, clothing, and gifts sent to wherever we need them, shopping can go far beyond that now. You can start and even make all the big purchases in your life just using…
Does it feel like getting onto the Coast Guard boat registration database is more difficult than it should be? Have you gone online to try and register your vessel yet, after you had done so, found that it was just too much trouble? If your vessel is a certain size and you’re going to use…
For vessel owners who have been cooped up all winter on land, spring can feel like a dream come true. Finally, the weather is nice enough to take your vessel out on the water. However, safety always has to be your main priority. Too many vessel owners simply rush their vessel out on the water…
Just as with clothes, a “Certificate of Documentation” for your vessel is not “one size fits all.” Yes, we can help you to get a Certificate of Documentation for your vessel here at the Maritime Documentation Center. However, it’s important to note that there are different kinds of documentation. Getting the right documentation for your…
Like myself, most American boat owners use mobile devices to take pictures of their boats. But are you doing it properly? Learn the ins and outs of mobile using a mobile device to document a vessel. The necessity of keeping records of one’s boat is sometimes overlooked. If your boat is ever stolen, having photos…
The essential ship documentation that is needed by the law is something that every boat owner must be aware of. You may stay safe when boating and avoid paying expensive penalties if you are aware of what this paperwork is and if you maintain it up to current at all times. Documentation requirements for ships…
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…