If you own a boat, then you understand the immense joys and potential risks that come with it. One of those potential risks is getting stranded in an emergency situation out at sea without any aid close by. To counteract this risk, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has approved a set of lifesaving visual…
How Getting a USCG Abstract of Title Can Help You
You have spent months looking through online advertisements, publications, and ship brokers for a recreational vessel that suits all your wants and needs. None of them had seemed just right to you until just now when you came across that ship for sale that is ideal. It is the right size, has the features and…
Should You Use the USCG Portal?
You probably have heard of the USCG portal and you might be wondering why you should use it or even what it is. If you own a registered boat it’s important to be responsible for the documentation you processes. Being able to review and obtain that documentation quickly can help with moving through legal processes…
Why Your USCG Documentation Can Help You Avoid Pollution
As a boat owner, you understand the importance of clean waterways. It can affect the water, the wildlife and how your own well being. Having USCG documentation means you are a responsible owner. It can also mean that you care about your environment because you keep your vessel in good, clean repair. If you are…
Ready to Renew Your Coast Guard Documentation?
You have spent the last year making the most of every moment you could on your boat. Since you made the purchase, you have loved your time out on the water with friends, family, or even by yourself. You made sure you did everything right after you bought your boat, going through the registration process…
Starting Out with Form CG-1258
Whether you are purchasing a car, a house, a boat, or another large item, you know there is going to be paperwork involved. Even doing something as simple as signing up for a gym membership or buying a new washer and dryer means you have forms to fill out and sign before everything is done.…