Using the Coast Guard Documented Vessel Search

Most of us, when we are shopping for a new car, spend some time researching the cars available. When we look at cars on the secondary market, it only makes sense that you go in-depth a bit more and seek information about the car’s past so you can make sure it is free of accident…

Boat Owners and the Role of the NVDC

Before you purchase your first vessel, whether it is a commercial one for your new business or personal so that you and your family can go travel or sailing when you want, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with all the rules and regulations you must follow so you can keep your boat…

Ship Documentation You Need for your Vessel This Summer

Knowing what is the appropriate ship documentation the law requires boat owners to possess is something you need to be aware of. Keeping your paperwork up to date can avoid you from paying expensive fines and help you to freely navigate with your vessel. If you want this to happen you need to stay current…

Know Your Paperwork When You Complete Form CG- 1270

As the owner of a new boat, you will have a lot of paperwork to complete in order to make sure that you are fully registered and able to make use of your new boat. It may not always be clear to you exactly what type of forms you need to fill in so that…

Filing An NCL

Filing a Notice of Claim of Lien for an NVDC Registered Vessel If you’ve done work for the owner of a documented vessel and have had difficulty receiving payment for your services, you may feel as though your options are fairly limited. While the maritime industry is unique in many ways, like most other lines…

Your Boat Purchase and the USCG Documentation

Investing in a boat, whether you are buying a brand-new vessel or one on the secondary market, is significant for you. Boats are a large financial commitment for you, and once you own one you will see how great it can be, and you will wonder why you waited so long to get one. When…

Necessary Vessel Documentation

Being out on a boat is special. Whether it’s your first time on the water, or you’ve been on yachts your entire life, there’s nothing quite like it. The rush of the wind in your hair, the sun warm on your face, the waves beside your boat – it’s a genuinely unique experience. You can…

Maritime Documentations: How We Can Assist on All Your Boat Documents

As wonderful it would be to go through life without having to deal with a mountain of paperwork, things just are not that easy. It seems like everything you do today comes along with pages you must fill out and submit. Everything from applying for a new driver’s license to a gym membership to even…

Taking the Front Door to the USCG Licensing Database

We know that when you go online, you have many ways of getting into the USCG licensing database. That’s why we do everything we can to make our way of accessing it better than you can find anywhere else. At our site, you’ll find easier, faster access, with greater security. We know that of all…

Boat Documentation Reinstatement Facts

We have plenty of blogs on this site about how to get your initial vessel documentation. We also have several about how to renew your vessel’s documentation. These subjects come up often, as they’re tasks that boat owners do quite a bit, so we tend to focus on them. One thing we’re always clear about…

Coast Guard Boat Registration : Protecting Your Vessel

Commercial vessels in the US can be easily protected by a certificate of documentation, issued by the US Coast Guard. When buyers purchase a new boat, intending to make money using it on the waters of the United States or in International waters, they may want to know more about whether documentation is the right…

What is USCG? And Other Questions Answered

Our site was designed to make it as easy as possible to access all of the documents that you need for your vessel. Vessel documentation, while often necessary, can be a bit confusing. There are some words, terms, and ideas that may seem a bit confusing, particularly at first. That’s why we have professionals on…

Understanding the Coast Guard Numbers for Boats

You are very excited at the prospect of finally owning your own boat. All the time it took for you to visit showrooms, talk to manufacturers, haggle over pricing, and more was well worth it to you now that the deal is done. Before you take your boat out for its initial time on the…

What is a Hailing Port – and other Vessel Questions

“Preferred Ship’s Mortgage,” “Hailing Port,” “MARAD” – vessel documentation is full of odd phrases you probably don’t hear in other walks of life. That’s just one part of the documentation that makes it a bit opaque and confusing to people, even those who have been dealing with it for years. Of course, it doesn’t help…

How to Choose the Right Boat Documentation Services for You

Do you need boat documentation services? Keep reading to find out! It is essential to seek a boat in excellent shape when you are in the market for purchasing one. You will be responsible for ensuring that all of the necessary documentation is in order, which may be a challenging undertaking. However, there is no…