Do you have an interest in purchasing a recreational boat like a yacht for personal pleasure, or do you need a commercial vessel for your business? Buying a boat brand new off the showroom floor or right from the manufacturer is something that few people can afford to do when they get their first boat.…
All of the terms and circumstances of a boat’s sale are laid out in a bill of sale, a legal document. This document protects both parties involved in the transaction. You must be aware of your legal rights as a buyer and the responsibilities that are placed on you once you have made payment for…
There are several advantages to owning a Coast Guard-documented vessel, including lower liability and traveling more easily internationally. The question is, what does Coast Guard documented vessel mean?” As part of this essay, we’ll go through the fundamentals of USCG paperwork and explain how it may be beneficial to you and your vessel. If you’re…
Summer is here, and there may not be a better time for you to get your boat out on the water. Whether it is to take a day trip out for fishing or swimming, or to spend a few days sailing the seas and enjoying the weather as well as the sights, you need to…
If you don’t know what you’re doing, getting a MARAD waiver might be complicated. MARAD waivers enable some not qualified people under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 (known as the Jones Act) to receive a mariner’s license via a Maritime Administration (MARAD) waiver. One-stop shop for all things maritime: Merchant Mariner’s Authorization Database. Employers…
The vessel abstract of title is sometimes dismissed as insignificant, yet it is a highly essential document. The abstract of title for a vessel establishes the vessel’s ownership and may be used as evidence in the event of a dispute. If you’re contemplating purchasing or selling a boat, be sure to get a copy of…