In these blogs, we often discuss how to get your vessel documentation done. If you’ve been reading for any length of time, or even if you just look at the titles, you’ll see all kinds of blogs discussing how to get your initial documentation, how to change your address, change the name or hailing port,…
So you have decided to start a marine business venture, perhaps using a ship in order to carry goods from one side of the world to the other, or to take people on pleasure cruises. Whatever you want to do with your boat, the important thing is to understand that you need to make sure…
Do you know if your vessel is eligible for ship documentation? Does it feel like documentation is something that may benefit you, but you aren’t entirely sure if it’s right for you? At the Maritime Documentation Center, we have plenty of customers who come to us for all of their vessel documentation needs. That said,…
One of the great joys of having a boat is actually using the boat. Sure, a boat may look nice when it’s docked or in storage, but there’s nothing like being on your boat out on the water. To glide through the waves while you race through the water on your boat is a simple,…
That beautiful boat you have had your eyes on for months is finally going to be yours. It has been years since you first started thinking about buying a yacht like this, and now that it is in your sights you cannot wait for that first chance to get your boat in the water. When…
Most of us, when we are shopping for a new car, spend some time researching the cars available. When we look at cars on the secondary market, it only makes sense that you go in-depth a bit more and seek information about the car’s past so you can make sure it is free of accident…
Have you come across abandoned boats in Florida and aren’t sure about the protocols for procuring one? No worries – there’s much more to it than meets the eye. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through what constitutes an abandoned boat in Florida and touch on all aspects from acquiring one legally to understanding…
That one unique boat that you saw listed on your Internet has caught your eye. While you keep looking at other listings from brokers and private owners, you find yourself going back to this one vessel time and again. It has all the features you are looking for, is the right size, and from the…
After you invest money into a boat, whether it is a trading ship or a yacht, you will need to make sure that you are fully documented before you go out into the water for the first time. In order to go out into the water and be permitted to sail by the US coast…
If you are planning on selling your boat, you will need to do your research about the US Coast Guard documented vessel bill of sale and how it might apply to you. These documents can be the best way to settle your connection to a vessel and ensure that you are not blamed for any…
As a vessel owner, it is essential that you have a solid understanding of both what the US Coast Guard does, and where exactly they operate. It is almost guaranteed that you will come into contact with the USCG at some point or another over the course of your experience as a boat owner, but…
It’s possible that a lot of people who own boats aren’t familiar with the US Coast Guard boat registry or the advantages of being listed on it. The United States Coast Guard maintains a database of all boats in the country that are registered with them as part of the USCG’s boat registry. The United…