Have you been wondering exactly how to find the managing owner of a documented vessel? Does it feel like it used to be easier to find the identity of an owner of a vessel (or other pertinent vessel information) than it is right now? Searching vessel documentation isn’t necessarily the easiest process. One of our…
USCG vessel owners need to ensure they have all of the proper documentation before selling their boats. We’ll go through the processes you need to follow to sell a documented vessel in this blog article. For example, the Coast Guard issues a Certificate of Documentation (COD). Because the vessel is owned and controlled by the…
Are you a savvy mariner? Not yet? Well, these hacks will guarantee that you will be after reading this post. In this guide, we will tell you how many boat owners quickly process their US-documented vessels without any hassle. Smooth Sailing for US Documented Vessels Whether you are a seasoned sailor or a novice navigator,…
You can find a list of documented vessels using our website. Documentation is a federal registration of a certain boat with the US Coast Guard. It is recognized internationally. You can use it as a certificate of boat ownership or nationality of your boat. Is yours updated? Finding a List of Documented Vessels If you…
Buying a second-hand vessel is the most cost-effective way of saving money when you are investing in sailing vessels. If you are negotiating with a seller to purchase their vessel, you should know that you will need to have a documented vessel bill of sale from them so that you can register the vessel in…
Are you considering documenting your vessel but you aren’t sure if it’s the right thing to do? Before you make a decision one way or the other, do you want to know more? Over the years, we’ve helped so many to document their vessels here at the Maritime Documentation Center. That said, to be properly…