You have successfully applied for Coast Guard documentation for your vessel. This means that you have completed all the forms and received a certificate of documentation. After all that hard work, you may be very disappointed to discover that the documentation is only valid for a year. Each year, you will receive notification that your…
As you can probably imagine, crossing into foreign waters with your boat requires some consideration. Following the requirements of US Customs and Border Protection ensures that you can come back into the country legally. They are making sure that no one enters US waters with items that you are avoiding paying taxes for. If you…
Having a business that you own and operate is always a great achievement, and when you get the opportunity to have a business that keeps you out on the ocean or seas that you love so much, it can be a dream come true. If you are starting a commercial venture that involves a boat,…
As a seasoned boater, you understand the importance of proper documentation for your vessel. In 2024, owning a USCG-documented vessel offers a multitude of benefits beyond just legal compliance. From facilitating international travel to enhancing resale value, the USCG documentation provides seasoned boaters with invaluable advantages. Enhanced Legal Recognition with USCG Documented Vessel USCG documentation…
Do you feel like it’s time to get a USCG Certificate of Documentation, but don’t know where to start? Does it seem like all of the places that you could find one online aren’t all that easy to use? We’re vessel owners just like you. When we went looking for somewhere to handle our documentation,…
If you have never gone through the process of being on the selling side of a vessel transaction before, then it might be fair to assume that you don’t know all the fine details that are needed in order to make sure that things go as smoothly as possible. It is essential to guarantee that…