Knowing what is the appropriate ship documentation the law requires boat owners to possess is something you need to be aware of. Keeping your paperwork up to date can avoid you from paying expensive fines and help you to freely navigate with your vessel. If you want this to happen you need to stay current…
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…
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…
The Importance of Ship Documentation to You
When you own a large recreational vessel or a commercial vessel, there is a lot of responsibility that goes along with having a ship like this. You need to take care of the regular maintenance to make sure the boat is always in the best condition possible and maintains the safety standards required. You also…
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…
Ship Documentation and Endorsements: Using Your Vessel How You Want
Do you know how you want to use your vessel but aren’t sure about the corresponding form of ship documentation? Are you filling your initial documentation application and have made it to Section J that asks for “Endorsements for Which Application is Made?” When you get your vessel documented, you have to pick an endorsement.…