Did you know that you must apply for a vessel documentation change of address whenever you move? If not, you’re likely in for a surprise the next time you try using your boat. Instead, ensure to pick it up as soon as possible (you may miss your deadline). Ask anyone who might be sending you…
Is your ship recognized by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) in its documentation and registration? If not, now is the time to start doing so! Through our website, you will have the ability to conduct a USCG vessel lookup for your Hull Number and register your boat to the registration with ease. The United…
It is common knowledge that boats degrade with time and need regular maintenance to remain seaworthy. Regrettably, many boat owners are unaware of the US Coast Guard vessel renewal program, which, when it comes time for renewal, provides participants with a choice of advantageous options. This blog post aims to provide new USCG boat owners…
“So what is USCG documentation? Do I really need it for my vessel?” Of all the questions we’re asked by prospective customers at the Maritime Documentation Center, some version of those might be the most common that we’re asked. For one, it’s important to define what this documentation is not. It’s not registration for your…
At the Maritime Documentation Center, we endeavor to be everything that our name implies: the one place where you can find comprehensive boat documentation service for everything having to do with your vessels. At our site, you can find a long list of forms easily. Then, you can fill them out even easier. After that,…
“I can’t find a ‘bill of sale for a boat’ form online, can I just write it up by hand?” “Can I really use that bill to sell my documented vessel?” Selling your vessel can be an exciting time. You’ve found someone who’s willing to buy your vessel at your price. But, before you complete…
You finally were able to purchase the boat of your dreams. With current inflation and all of the different regulations instaurated, keeping your vessel up to date is not as simple as it used to be. Find out about the necessary documentation, in particular about the vessels’ abstract of title in this beginner’s guide. Abstract…
United States Coast Guard (USCG) flagged boats must undergo a mandated examination every two years also known as the USCG inspection. Any vessel used for profit falls under this category, whether a commercial fishing boat, a tow boat, a passenger ship, or anything else. Everything from the ship’s safety gear to its structural soundness is…
You have been searching around for the perfect boat for quite a while now, and you think you have finally found the one that you really want. It has all the features you are looking for, both inside and out, and is right at the ideal price point for you. It looks like the sale…
Have you been searching online for a National Vessel Documentation Center that actually makes the documentation process easier, yet you haven’t found anything that you like? Does it seem like each site that says they’ll “simplify the process” actually ends up making it more complicated and complex? As vessel owners ourselves, that’s what we found…
It’s possible that a lot of people who own boats aren’t familiar with the US Coast Guard boat registry or the advantages of being listed on it. The United States Coast Guard maintains a database of all boats in the country that are registered with them as part of the USCG’s boat registry. The United…
Every boat owner knows how important it is to have the corresponding registration in order whenever you are operating commercially. In fact, it’s imperative that you have your certificate of documentation in order at all times. Now, what happens if you don’t have it? What happens if something happens to it? What happens if you…
Does the idea of sitting down to fill out your online documentation make you want to do literally anything else? Have you tried to schedule a time to complete your documentation, yet as the time draws near you procrastinate, and just keep putting it off? We designed our National Vessel Documentation Center for, well, people…
If you’re anything like most people, you’ve probably entertained the notion of passing your summers lazing away on a yacht charter somewhere in the Mediterranean Sea. On the other hand, if you’re like most people, you don’t have the financial means to carry out that plan. You are in luck because there is a cost-effective…
There is a good chance that you are familiar with the USCG satisfaction of mortgage program if you are a yacht owner in the United States. This innovative initiative allows boat owners to use their vessels as collateral for a house loan, which may be a significant benefit when purchasing a new boat or refinancing…