The maritime world is full of intricacies. One of the questions that often arises is: Who owns a documented vessel? These are ships that traverse the oceans and waterways are protected in a veil of privacy. The identities of the owners are concealed. Is there a way to unveil the owner? Knowing Who Owns a…
Are you using your vessel in international waters? Is it over 5 net tons? If you answer yes to these questions, then you need to document your vessel and receive a documented vessel number. Owning a documented vessel comes with a unique sense of pride and privilege. It is not just a boat. Rather, it…
For many luxuries in life, things are as simple as paying your money and taking immediate ownership without any obstacles at all, but when it comes to vessel ownership, things are not always as straightforward as you would like them to be. It all depends on the documentation that the vessel in question already has,…
You just bought a larger vessel for your fishing business. As a novice, you might be clueless about how to properly register it. Then, when your friend asked you about your boat’s documented vessel number, you were flabbergasted. What is it? Yes, you have seen it on the document. But what is it exactly? What…
When you are selling a documented vessel, you want to get as much for it as you can. There are some ways you can increase the value of your boat so that you get top dollar from your buyer. Understanding the boat sale process and how to be sure you get a fair price for…
All US Coast Guard-registered vessels are referred to as “documented.” Understanding the difference between a documented vessel and one undocumented, as well as the consequences of owning each, is critical for US boat owners. Here, we’ll address some frequently asked questions about documented vessels and provide information to assist you in making an informed decision…