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…

Ship Documentation

Ship Documentation: Must-Follow Tips to Make the Process a Lot Quicker

The process of ship documentation can feel like a lengthy voyage. Thankfully, there are ways to make the process a lot quicker and more efficient. If you have found yourself yearning for a quicker route, then make sure to read on.  Tips to Expedite Ship Documentation  Prepare a Comprehensive Checklist  Before you start the paperwork,…

How to Change and Update Your Ship Documentation When You Must

Did something change in your life in regards to you and/or your vessel? Does it feel like you should update your ship documentation but you aren’t sure if it’s the right move (or even how to do so?) We created the Maritime Documentation Center for exactly that scenario (among many others). As you know from…

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Best Practices for Effective Ship Documentation Management

Documentation is the backbone of maritime operations, ensuring legal compliance, facilitating transactions, and safeguarding vessel owners. Effectively managing vessel documentation is a cornerstone for smooth sailing in the maritime domain. In this article, Vessel Registrar LLC, a trusted third-party agency handling USCG Documentation processing to NVDC, shares best practices for ship documentation management. Navigate the…

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Comprehensive Ship Documentation Guide: Navigating Online Filing Simplified

With over a quarter of a million vessels documented with the USCG in the United States, the relevance of ship documentation in promoting a regulated and safe maritime industry is evident.  Are you a newly minted boat owner ready for the USCG ship documentation process? Initially, the multitude of forms may seem daunting. Fear not;…

Ship Documentation: A Little Bit of History, Administration, and More

Do you ever ask yourself “why do I need to take care of my ship documentation?” Doesn’t it feel like vessel documentation is something onerous that doesn’t really help you? The truth is that vessel documentation goes back a long way. This isn’t something that the government just came up with to punish vessel owners…

Marad Small Vessel Waivers

Things to Consider about Vessel Documentation and a MARAD Small Vessel Waiver Typically, commercial passenger vessels need to have been built in America in order to operate in U.S. waters. This tends to be a strictly enforced requirement, but should you own a vessel of foreign or unknown origin, there is a way for you…