Do you remember the feeling of being in school and discovering that, no, you didn’t have your homework? Hopefully, this never happened to you, but it happened to some of us. That feeling can come back (and even worse) if you should get caught on your vessel without the proper documentation. Of course, the stakes…
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Buying a recreational or commercial vessel is a big step for you to take. Whether you are starting up a commercial fishing or charter business, or just purchased the yacht of your dreams so that you can sail where you want when you want, you have a lot of time, money, and effort invested in…
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At the Maritime Documentation Services, we believe that many boats should have the proper kind of documentation. However, it’s important to note that we’re not trying to sell you on documentation. There are plenty of vessels that should have US Coast Guard vessel registration and plenty of vessels that shouldn’t. We’re not here to sell…
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In the vast expanse of maritime activities, accountability is a cornerstone. Vessel Registrar LLC, your partner in USCG Documentation processing, unveils the crucial role of NVDC Vessel Search in fostering transparency and accountability across the open waters. Join us as we navigate through the seas of information, exploring how this powerful tool shapes a responsible…
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Accessing the Coast Guard documents that you need for your vessel is easier than ever. Of course, it might not always seem that way. That’s where our service comes in. When you use our site, you can get all of the documents you need right in the palm of your hands. That means that you…
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Are you planning to purchase a documented vessel? If you are, then make sure that its documentation status is updated. To know that, you need to access a list of documented vessels that the United Coast Guard maintains. But can you use a public online database to search for these vessels? Using Online Resources to…
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“How can I register a boat?” “I just bought this vessel I’d been searching for forever, now how can I register it?” Those are some of the questions that bring people to our site, however, those are just some of them. Sure, registering your vessel is one of the many important documentation tasks that you…
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When it comes to boating safely this spring and summer, we’re all kind of in uncharted waters. Yes, thankfully, in so many parts of the country, it looks like the COVID-19 pandemic may be receding. More and more businesses are able to safely open up, folks are able to go outside and live their lives…
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In all of our blogs, we try to give our readers something they might not have had before. We try to point out something different and new about our site or explain a form that they might not have encountered before. Many of these forms are filled with what’s colloquially referred to as “legalese.” That…
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Boat documentation is one of the vital elements of boat ownership. Thus, you must know how to obtain a Certificate of Documentation from the United States Coast Guard. This is especially true if your boat weighs 5 tons or more. If you are wondering what the purpose of this certificate is, then keep reading to…
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No one wants to head out on the water worried that their vessel fails to comply with US Coast Guard boat requirements. These requirements, at times, can seem capricious, if not downright contradictory and confusing. Each moment spent worried about them or being in compliance with them is a moment not spent enjoying your boat…
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Taking care of your boat registration and other maritime documents can be overwhelming when you are not super informed about the actual processes involved. If you are looking to register a boat, there are three different circumstances that you will need to consider. If you got a new vessel, you will need to register it.…
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Any maritime vessel that gets documentation from the US Coast Guard has generated what is called an “Abstract of Title”, which is also called a general index. We’ll go more into depth in this article about what’s on this document, but it generally includes information about the vessel, ownership and financial history, and its current…
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Being on the water offers a different kind of experience unimaginable to land travelers. The idea of eating dinner over the side of the boat or discovering hidden beaches inaccessible from land. These are just some of the benefits of owning a boat. Whether or not you will use your boat for recreational or commercial…
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If it is time for you to sell your boat or purchase one, you must complete a documented vessel bill of sale document. It is a special document that includes details about the boat buyer and seller. Things to Know About Documented Vessel Bill of Sale Here are the key things you must know about…
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