When you go online to find a way to complete your vessel documentation, does it feel like instead of making it easier to fill out these forms, everything you see makes it more difficult? Does it feel like it shouldn’t be that hard to complete some online forms? Those are some of the ideas we…
When you input data into our system for U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Documentation, you might worry that it could fall into the wrong hands. After all, hackers can get information from a variety of places and then they can use it to your detriment, including for your credit score and your finances. You can be…
You’re out on the water, enjoying your vessel. Whether you’re engaging in coastwise trade, fishery, foreign trade, or just having some recreational time with friends and family, you’re doing what you want to on the water. Suddenly, the Coast Guard vessels show up. They stop your craft to look it over. Nothing wrong with that,…
As a USCG vessel owner, you may wonder: What is a USCG documented vessel and their advantages? Below we will outline the most important benefits of being a USCG documented vessel owner. Commercial and recreational boats benefit from documenting their operations. Those who fulfill specific conditions, including evidence of ownership, financial responsibility, and seaworthiness, are…
Maintaining a vessel for the United States Coast Guard is a significant duty. But why document a vessel? Boat owners must record their vessels to demonstrate that they are operating their vessels according to the law and maintain track of crucial information such as the boat’s size and weight. If you possess a properly recorded…
A boat on the water is seldom entirely still. Sure, if you anchor, you won’t drift too far away. But, depending on the length of the line, your boat will still move with the waves and the wind. The same is true with your USCG vessel documentation. As time keeps moving, so too might your…