Owning a boat is something special, and it gives you the chance to enjoy travel, leisure, and vacations in a way that you may never have been able to do before. While some boat owners make their first purchase by getting a vessel from a broker or previous owner, there are others that go the…
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Many Are Interested in Becoming a Merchant Marine
Are you a boat owner looking for more than just recreational trips out to sea? If so, you may have considered becoming a merchant marine. As the name implies, these are people who take on the task of transporting goods and supplies across a wide range of oceans and lakes around the world. Becoming a…
Necessary Vessel Documentation
Being out on a boat is special. Whether it’s your first time on the water, or you’ve been on yachts your entire life, there’s nothing quite like it. The rush of the wind in your hair, the sun warm on your face, the waves beside your boat – it’s a genuinely unique experience. You can…
Ways USCG Vessels (and All Others) Can Stay Safe this Spring
Are you finally ready to take your vessel out on the water this spring, but want to make sure that everything is safe? Has the weather gotten warm enough to the point where it’s time to get your vessel out of storage? There is nothing, nothing like taking your boat out after it’s been locked…
Ways to Avoid Paying Too Much When Renewing Your Boat Registration
If you are the owner of a vessel registered with the US Coast Guard, you know it will soon be time to renew the boat registration. But were you aware there are methods to keep your costs down and not overpay? You may save some money for yourself if you take advantage of early bird…
What Forms Will You Need for A Transfer/Exchange of USCG Documentation?
If you want to buy or sell a vessel, you will need to make the transfer of ownership clear to the US Coast Guard’s documentation center. This group keep all of the details of any US vessel, and any commercial or larger vessels need to be registered with the Coast Guard in order to be…