Congratulations on your first boat purchase. You may feel so excited about your investment. Now, what’s the next step? You can sail away with your friends and family. But make sure that you have completed the US boat registry first. Keep in mind that it is required by law. It is like having a car.…
The number of foreign ships that enter U.S. ports is significantly affected by the MARAD waiver. Because of this program, foreign-flagged boats are exempt from some of the strictest regulations for entering U.S. waters, which makes it simpler and more suitable for such vessels to port in our nation. Ship owners that urgently need to…
Have you been debating whether or not to file a notice of claim of lien against someone and their vessel? Did you do some work for someone in regards to their vessel and they didn’t pay you back like they said they would? When that happens, it can be incredibly frustrating. Fortunately, you don’t have…
If you have been doing your fair share of research now that the summer is in full swing, because you want to make sure all of your United States Coast Guard (USCG) documentation is in order, you might have come across the abbreviation NVDC, short for the National Vessel Documentation Center. If that were your…
When you are taking your first steps on the boating adventure, you may have noticed that the information available is not particularly clear as water. That is, specifically, one of the reasons that inspired us on creating this blog: to help out new vessel enthusiasts quickly understand the paperwork they needed to gather before being…
The risks of losing a boat title or registrations are well-known to boat owners in the United States. However, not everyone knows how to safeguard their papers from being misplaced or stolen. This article provides advice on preserving your boat’s registration and title. As an added service, we’ll include a few places where people may…
Buying a yacht, pleasure vessel, or commercial boat is a big step for you to take. You make a commitment of a lot of time and money when you do this, and you want to make sure everything about the transaction goes smoothly. Getting all your paperwork together to make sure you have everything you…
As the owner of a USGC vessel, you understand the significance of having a completed Bill of Sale form on hand. What if the boatyard you bought it from flat-out refuses to provide you with one? Have no fear; you can still do many things to safeguard yourself and your investment. As the proud owner…
If you are the vessel owner registered with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), you must maintain accurate records of your boat’s registration and paperwork. But did you know that you can also look up who owns a USCG vessel? Using the official USCG Vessel Lookup website, you can see detailed information about any boat registered…
Finding the right boat licensing forms for your needs shouldn’t be a scavenger hunt. We don’t believe that any vessel owner should have to scour the internet for their vessel documentation. Initial documentation on one site, change of address on another – we think that wastes the time of vessel owners as well as, ultimately,…
Have you found someone to purchase your vessel and want to “close the deal” the right way? Are you in the process of finding a buyer and want to have “all of your bases covered?” For centuries, boat owners have said some version of “the best days of boat ownership are the day you buy…
Do you find USCG documentation a bit confusing? When you look at the form to file for your initial documentation, do you think: “I just want to get out on the water and make some money with my vessel?” We understand how onerous the process can be. Indeed, that’s one of the biggest reasons we…
Are you looking for the easiest way to conduct a federally documented vessel search for whatever reason it may serve you? If you are, then you are in the right place. Our website offers this tool. It is one of the easiest ways to look for a documented vessel and get its details. This search…
When you become the proud owner of a boat, one of the primary things on your mind is inevitably going to be ensuring its legal status and authenticity. Something that helps you to do this with very little effort is the Certificate of Documentation Lookup. This is a very powerful tool that can be used…
As of this writing, it is November. That means all across North America, the waterways are gorgeous. The leaves have just about all fallen off, leaving the bare, sparse, and beautiful trees. Snow may have begun to fall, and winter is soon to swell. Many families and friends take this time to go out on…