Great news if you’re the owner of a legally registered sailboat in the United States! The Vessel Registrar Center provides a new method of completing satisfaction and release of mortgage transactions. Owners of boats registered in the United States will find it much simpler to get their mortgages freed due to this, according to mass.gov.…
Quickly Apply for an NVDC Satisfaction of Mortgage for Your Vessel
We all know how satisfying it is to fulfill your mortgage if you’re a property owner. However, this does come with a lot of paperwork in order to properly rectify the new state of their ownership. For example, if you are placing a mortgage on a vessel, you will need to apply for an NVDC…
Who Can Apply to the MARAD Small Vessel Waiver Program and How?
The MARAD waiver is a Maritime Administration mechanism meant for foreign-built vessels. After all, the Jones Act requires that the vessels operating in coastwise commerce be built domestically whenever possible. The MARAD small vessel waiver program recognizes that foreign-built vessels can also contribute to American commerce, which is why it grants waivers to certain vessels…
Never Question Information About a Vessel with a USCG Abstract of Title
So, picture this. You are selling your vessel to someone and they request to know more about its registration history and financial standing. Alternatively, you are the one purchasing a used vessel and would like to be sure it doesn’t have any claims, liens, or debts attached to it. Don’t you wish there was a…
Is the Maritime Documentation Center Legit?
Have you looked at our service and wondered if maybe it’s something of a “scam?” Do you see many other places online to take care of your vessel documentation and aren’t sure if they’re a waste of money? The truth is when it comes to your money, your vessel, and your registration, you can’t be…
Bill of Sale for a Boat: Four Things You Need to Know
This article intends to give you a concise yet complete answer to the most common questions regarding the bill of sale for a boat, up-to-date to 2021. At the Maritime Documentation Center, we always strive to provide vessel owners with the answers they’re looking for. Our website serves as a three-step system for users to…
A USCG Portal Designed for the Modern Vessel Owner
Does it feel like every USCG portal that’s “easy to use” is actually anything but? Have you felt like these online documentation sites were designed for someone other than vessel owners? That’s how we felt. That’s one of the many reasons that we started the Maritime Documentation Center. We wanted there to be a vessel…
Quick’s the Word on the Water: Maritime Terms to Know
Navigating on the water can often be an intimidating venture for a novice boat owner, for any number of reasons. To get your journey started on the right foot, let’s take some time to look at some common maritime terms and explore why knowing them is essential for any seafarer. We designed our vessel documentation…
Best Practices and Ideas for USCG Boat Names
Do you know what you want the name of your vessel to be, but you aren’t sure if it’s the right one? Are you unsure what to name your vessel and want to know the rules? The name of your vessel may not seem like the biggest deal in the world, but it’s actually quite…
MARAD Waiver Can Help You With Foreign Ships in America
Did you recently come into possession of a foreign-built vessel and you aren’t sure how you can use it? Do you have designs on using your vessel to make a few bucks but want to be certain you comply with the powers that be? This exact kind of situation is more common than you may…
Vessel Documentation Search for the Best Submission Portal is Over
Have you been searching for an easier way to complete your vessel documentation? Does it feel like it shouldn’t be difficult in the slightest to fill out vessel documentation? Before we started our site, we were vessel owners, just like you. We would do a vessel documentation search for a portal that made things easier…
Avoid the NVDC Delays with Maritime Documentation Center
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…
National Vessel Documentation Center Forms for Financing, Liens, and More
Have you been looking to get financing for your vessel? Does the owner of a documented vessel owe you money for services you provided and they have yet to pay you? Did you get to the point where you’re able to pay off your ship’s mortgage and want to seal the deal? If you answered…
A Basic Guide to USCG Documentation Standards and Requirements
The USCG documentation standards and regulations for boats serve many purposes. One of them is to successfully prove the vessel’s nationality at the moment of navigating international waters. So if you sail on foreign waters, your certificate of documentation provides you the status and protection of a U.S. flag vessel. If you own a ship…
A Fast, Convenient Alternative to the Coast Guard Portal
What is a coast guard portal? If you’re like the majority of vessel owners, you’re undoubtedly already aware of the U.S. Coast Guard’s online registration and documentation site for vessel owners. Although the Coast Guard Portal is a vital information resource, it may be sluggish and unpleasant to use at times. Fortunately, there is a…