US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation

Steps to Finding the Official Number of a Vessel

The US Coast Guard Vessel documentation has the official number of the boat. It is one of the things that stays with the boat. You can use this number to obtain the detailed history of the boat. But the number is different from the state-registered boats.  What is the US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Number? …

What Is USCG, And What Does It Have to Do with Documenting Your Vessel?

You probably weren’t aware of this, but you need a USCG number to record your vessel with the United States Coast Guard. You may be curious about “what is USCG?” and what role it plays in the process of documenting your vessel. Continue reading to learn more about this government agency and how it may…

Things Owners Should Do Before the USCG Inspection

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…

Intelligent Ways To Decide When You Need USCG Documentation

If you are reading this, it is likely because you have already decided that you will be required to bring USCG documentation on your yacht. That is an excellent way to get started, but remember that this is only the first stage in the process. If you ask someone who has been in your shoes…

USCG 1340

The USCG 1340 Demystified

Alongside all of the fun aspects of owning your very own seaworthy vessel, there is also the other side of ownership which is more or less made up of making sure that all of the relevant paperwork is filed and documentation is in place. The deeper into the world of vessel ownership you get, the…