Are you in the process of completing your Coast Guard boat certification documents and want to make sure that your vessel is in perfect compliance? Do you have a clear idea of how you want to use your vessel, but don’t quite know how to make that work with the powers that be? There are…
The NVDC requires all vessel owners, whether they’re commercial or recreational, to obtain vessel documentation and keep it up-to-date. The entity hasn’t had any trouble processing commercial vessel documents in time. However, since late last year, the entity had experienced an unprecedented backlog with recreational vessels documentation. This makes sense if we think that…
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…
As a boat owner in the United States, you need Coast Guard certificates before you may set sail. The inability to enjoy the sea and sunshine by boating would be much diminished in their absence. Certificates from the Coast Guard? To what relevance are they to my boat, exactly? A boat requires registration and license,…
You should remember a few things if this is your first time buying or making a USCG Certificate. This article will discuss some of the best practices to guarantee a problem-free implementation. Read on for some valuable pointers, whether you’re a first-time USCG watercraft owner or need a refresher. Here are a few things to…
The United States Coast Guard requires all vessel owners to update their document numbers annually. Don’t panic if you have no idea when your document number will expire or how to renew it; we’re here to assist. All U.S. vessel owners must renew their IMO numbers annually. This may seem like a minor rule, but…