Have you ever thought about altering the name of your yacht or the port it hails? If that’s the case, what’s the deadline for getting it done? We will provide you with an outline of the criteria for altering the name of a vessel and the hailing port in the United States in this blog…
As you probably already noticed, on the outside of a vessel there are a few different digits you may have seen. Boats registered at a local level will probably be displaying their state registration numbers. Vessels documented at a federal level, on the other hand, can show their names instead, along with their hailing port.…
Are you wondering what exactly a hailing port is, and how to choose one for your documented vessel? Something to keep in mind: it doesn’t have to be the port that your vessel spends most of its time at. But, it does have to be a port in the United States. In addition to all…
If you are new to the boating world you may have realized by now that there are a few terms you might not be familiar with. Having your own vessel comes with a certain degree of responsibility as well, and that involves having to take care of your own paperwork. For that reason, it is…
“Marad Waiver”, “Preferred Ship Mortgage”, and “Hailing Port”… If you are new to the boating world there must be some terminologies you are not yet familiar with. Furthermore, the processes to obtain that type of documentation tend to be tedious and time-consuming. In this particular article, the Maritime Documentation Center will explain to you how…
When you own a boat, knowing basic nautical lingo and facts is essential to keep your vessel running safely and legally. Whether it’s the difference between stern vs. port or other key concepts related to vessel registration, such knowledge will ensure your time spent on the water goes off without a hitch. From stern and…
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