Are you a first-time boat owner? Is your US vessel required to document it with the USCG? If it is, you may wonder why it is necessary. What are the benefits of documenting it in the first place? US Vessel Documentation — a Requirement The USCG requires some vessels to obtain a certificate of compliance.…
Did you just purchase your first US vessel? Or, have you gotten your first vessel in some time, and you aren’t sure about how to proceed in getting the right documentation? We designed the Maritime Documentation Center for vessel owners of all kinds. Whether this is your first vessel or your thousandth (or any number…
Many people believe that finding a customer comes after getting their yacht in top condition in preparation for selling it. The ownership of your watercraft must be settled first, though, which is a crucial stage. This is because it will be extremely challenging to sell the U.S. vessel in its current state if it is…
If you own a U.S. vessel and plan to transport it across the border into Canada, you must follow a few simple steps to ensure the boat is correctly recorded. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) takes this precaution because they want to ensure that you are not attempting to evade tax payment on any…
If you are a US vessel owner, you may wonder what the procedure is for dumping a boat, whether it is no longer seaworthy or the proprietor has chosen to move on. Whether you already have a customer in mind and are just trying to close the deal or just seeking to unload your craft…
Many people believe that finding a customer comes after getting their yacht in top condition in preparation for selling it. The ownership of your watercraft must be settled first, though, which is a crucial stage. This is because it will be extremely challenging to sell the U.S. vessel in its current state if it is…