Did you know that you need various USCG documents to undertake activities like fishing and diving? When you own a boat, you’re subject to various additional obligations. The internet platform provided by the Maritime Paperwork Center provides a straightforward and safe method for the transfer and exchange of USCG documentation. The Maritime Paperwork Center is…
Regrettably, we sometimes need to sell our beloved boats. If that is your case, you might want to read this guide the Maritime Documentation Center has created. We cannot make that moment any less heartbreaking, yet we can do it more simple. This article will show what is all of the ship documentation that you…
The boat bill of sale (BBOS) is a vital document that you will need if you wish to purchase or buy a boat. It facilitates the transfer of ownership from one party to another. One of the many questions that many boat owners or buyers ask is if it can be handwritten. This article will…
Buying your boat may have seemed like the most complicated part for you. You had to deal with getting the price, working with the manufacturer (if you are buying new), or with a broker (if you purchased a used ship), and the paperwork may have seemed like it would never end. Even after you have…
The more time you spend online, the less you’ll be able to spend on your vessel. That’s a crude assessment, but it’s more or less true. It can certainly feel that way when you’re filling out watercraft registration documentation forms. When you sit down to deal with those, you’re likely to feel like you’d rather…
There is a significant probability that you are familiar with the MARAD Waiver if you are a yacht owner in the United States. But to be more specific, what is it? And do you have to apply to get it? In this article, we will respond to all the questions you have concerning the MARAD…
Vessel documentation offers a range of benefits to boat and ship owners. These benefits go beyond mere paperwork and have significant implications for any maritime activities. Part of this documentation involves obtaining endorsements, which are certifications that permit a vessel to engage in specific activities or operate in certain regions. What is a USCG registry…
Spring is a time of renewal. The flowers are blooming, the leaves are sprouting, and the air is warming up. If you own your recreational vessel, you’ve probably been thinking about taking it back out on the water. Perhaps you’ve done so already. On some spring days, it can feel a little chill. However, on…
The first time that you buy a boat, you may need to take out a loan in order to afford the full cost of the vessel. In order to get a reasonable sum for their purchase, many prospective boat owners choose to take out a type of loan called a preferred ship mortgage. This loan…
Are you considering buying a vessel and want to make sure that it’s the right decision? Does it seem as if a vessel is perhaps “too good to be true?” The last thing anyone wants to happen is to buy a vessel with incorrect or inaccurate information, thus getting less for their money. At our…
Anytime you make a boat sale or purchase and must deal with the associated paperwork, including the Vessel Bill of Sale, it’s nice to have an expert helping you along the way. Your bill of sale proves ownership of the boat and is an important piece of documentation to keep on board at all times.…
Are you worried that it’s been too long since you renewed your vessel registration? Does it seem like this sneaks up on you every year, and you have to stress about getting it done at the last minute? If so, you aren’t alone. That’s something that vessel owners have been dealing with for decades. The…
You have been scouring the recent listings online of boats for sale, and you finally came across one that sparked an interest in you. It looks to be in great shape based on the photos you have seen, is the size you are seeking, has the engine you want, and it is filled with extras…
Alongside making sure that you maintain your vessel in a physical sense, something that all boat owners need to make sure they keep up to date with is making and keeping a solid history trail. Every repair, service, or upgrade/refurbishment/replacement should be recorded. Having a detailed and trustworthy boat history report to be able to…
As a USCG boat owner, you know that having the proper documents for your vessel is an essential component of both owning and operating your boat. On the other hand, were you aware that this documentation has to be updated regularly? If you cannot edit your documentation due to a lack of time, you should…