When purchasing a boat, particularly one registered with the United States Coast Guard (USCG), understanding the crucial process of transferring documentation is vital. This not only ensures legal ownership and compliance with maritime regulations but also opens up opportunities to simplify the transfer process by utilizing the expertise of a specialized service like Vessel Registrar…
US Coast Guard Vessel Renewal for New Vessel Owners
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…
A Form of Coast Guard Registration for Some Foreign-Built Vessels: MARAD
Did you recently come into possession of a foreign-built vessel and aren’t sure what you can and can’t do with it? Does it seem like you’re very limited in terms of how you can use it to make a profit? Coast Guard registration (vessel registration), in America, dates back to the 11th act of the…
Coast Guard Renewal Documentation to Stay Afloat
Do you feel like your vessel’s documentation needs to be renewed soon, but you aren’t sure how to do so? Does it feel like when you sit down to complete vessel documentation forms that it’s all much harder than it should be? Documentation renewal is one of the most common reasons that folks use our…