If you are looking to grab a good deal out on the water, then the best bargains can often be found on the private market rather than in the boat showrooms. Of course, when you are purchasing something that isn’t brand new from a manufacturer and is most probably preowned, there is always going to…
If you are new to the boating world you may have realized by now that there are a few terms you might not be familiar with. Having your own vessel comes with a certain degree of responsibility as well, and that involves having to take care of your own paperwork. For that reason, it is…
Boating under the influence is a term used to describe the “act of operating a boat or watercraft while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.” It is similar to driving under the influence of motor vehicles. If you have been involved in a boating accident and you suspect that the owner is BUI, you…
When it comes time to sell their vessel, most boat owners don’t give their title any thought until that point. Having a bill of sale, on the other hand, may provide boat owners security in a variety of different ways. When you first complete a bill of sale for your yacht, it will be a…
Have you been checking a vessel out but aren’t sure if it’s the right one for you? Does your research tell you that everything is on the “up and up” when it comes to this vessel, but you want to be certain? That makes all the sense in the world. A vessel is an investment,…
When you own a boat, it is your responsibility to process the necessary registration and documentation. It is highly recommended to renew boat registration at least 90 days in advance of its expiration. This will ensure that there is no lapse in coverage. What if you forget to do it? What is at stake? Are…
“Marad Waiver”, “Preferred Ship Mortgage”, and “Hailing Port”… If you are new to the boating world there must be some terminologies you are not yet familiar with. Furthermore, the processes to obtain that type of documentation tend to be tedious and time-consuming. In this particular article, the Maritime Documentation Center will explain to you how…
If you are part of the boating community, you naturally know how important it is to maintain the records on your vessel. Not only will a vessel search by name tell you information about your own boat, but you can also use it to look up data on other boats. This allows you to ensure…
The Maritime Documentation Center is a valuable resource for anybody who owns a boat in the United States. This guide makes it simple to obtain mandatory USCG Documents for mariners. Also, everything is available online, making it convenient to use from any location. The USCG is in charge of ensuring the security of all vessels…
As a boat owner in the United States, you need Coast Guard certificates before you may set sail. The inability to enjoy the sea and sunshine by boating would be much diminished in their absence. Certificates from the Coast Guard? To what relevance are they to my boat, exactly? A boat requires registration and license,…
Before you think about where to go and how to catch fish, you should first think about how you can document your boat, since yours is more than five net tons. One of the Coast Guard boat requirements is to ensure that your vessel has the right pieces of safety equipment. Safety Coast Guard Boat…
For many luxuries in life, things are as simple as paying your money and taking immediate ownership without any obstacles at all, but when it comes to vessel ownership, things are not always as straightforward as you would like them to be. It all depends on the documentation that the vessel in question already has,…
If you are a boat owner in the United States, it’s essential to know how to determine the status of your boat through a U.S. Coast Guard documentation search. You must be aware of how to access the Coast Guard’s data for all boats and their owners in the nation. In order to guarantee that…
Have you gone to our site for your USCG renewal, seen all of the other forms that we offer, and thought: “I’m not sure when or if I might need those?” Do you feel like your vessel needs some other forms of documentation but you aren’t sure what those might be? We designed the Maritime…
Are you looking for that perfect commercial boat? Perhaps, you wish to start a fishing business or you want to travel on international waters. The right boat can make your dreams a reality. But how are you going to find that boat? Well, you can start by conducting a USCG name search. Here are some…