Does the idea of sitting down to fill out your online documentation make you want to do literally anything else? Have you tried to schedule a time to complete your documentation, yet as the time draws near you procrastinate, and just keep putting it off? We designed our National Vessel Documentation Center for, well, people…
If you’re anything like most people, you’ve probably entertained the notion of passing your summers lazing away on a yacht charter somewhere in the Mediterranean Sea. On the other hand, if you’re like most people, you don’t have the financial means to carry out that plan. You are in luck because there is a cost-effective…
Your boat documentation is important to have on hand. It’s what identifies your boat if the Coast Guard needs to board your vessel or if you are involved in an accident or emergency situation. Don’t be alarmed if you can’t find yours. It’s possible to request a replacement from the United States Coast Guard, but…
There is a good chance that you are familiar with the USCG satisfaction of mortgage program if you are a yacht owner in the United States. This innovative initiative allows boat owners to use their vessels as collateral for a house loan, which may be a significant benefit when purchasing a new boat or refinancing…
The day has come where you are getting the boat you purchased delivered to your local marina. You proudly go down to watch them as they place it in the water for you, and you walk around on the deck, thinking about all the good times you are going to have using this new purchase…
With over a quarter of a million vessels documented with the USCG in the United States, the relevance of ship documentation in promoting a regulated and safe maritime industry is evident. Are you a newly minted boat owner ready for the USCG ship documentation process? Initially, the multitude of forms may seem daunting. Fear not;…