The United States Coast Guard (USCG) maintains a US boat registry. If your boat is registered with the USCG, you are allowed to sail in coastal and international waters. On the other hand, if you are planning to purchase a boat, you might want to consider looking into the registry before making a final decision. …
Documentation required by the U.S. Coast Guard is something that you should be familiar with if you own a boat in the United States. Having United States Coast Guard documentation is a fantastic approach to assist in the protection of both your vessel and yourself. Here are three reasons you may want to consider receiving…
As you can probably imagine, crossing into foreign waters with your boat requires some consideration. Following the requirements of US Customs and Border Protection ensures that you can come back into the country legally. They are making sure that no one enters US waters with items that you are avoiding paying taxes for. If you…
No matter when and where you’re boating, safety is always what’s most important. Boating during the summer of 2020, however, presents new challenges. The pandemic has upended so much and boating is no exception. While the primary focus of our site is making sure that you have all of the documentation you need to be…
Do you plan on ringing in the new year by going out with your family and friends on a vessel? Have you been looking forward to getting on the water in a literal “winter wonderland?” As long as you plan safely, there’s nothing like going out on the water in the winter. Seeing the homes…
When something isn’t in plain sight, it’s simple for us to lose track of time-sensitive particulars like dates and due dates. The Coast Guard documentation renewal is easy to forget, despite how important it is to stay on top of it, particularly if you own a boat. However, it is essential to do so. Do…
Do you have a vessel that wasn’t made in America that you’d like to get USCG vessel documentation for but aren’t sure if you’re eligible? Alternatively, have you owned a vessel for a while and would like to change how you’re using the vessel? These are just some of the ways that our documentation site…
When you sit down to complete your vessel documentation, does it feel like you’re on your own? Have you ever wished that there was someone to talk to about your documentation, someone that could make the entire process that much easier? That’s what our National Vessel Documentation Center was essentially designed to do. We’re on…
Have you encountered some kind of issue with your vessel documentation and aren’t sure what to do? Do you feel like you’re in danger of making a mistake with your boat’s documentation and aren’t sure where to turn? That’s what our NVDC can do. Here at the Maritime Documentation Center, we offer vessel documentation solutions…
Are you new to boating? If you are not, perhaps, you just purchased a new boat. If you just bought a new boat, there are things that you must do as a boat owner, in addition to properly outfitting your new vessel. For instance, you may need to submit the USCG vessel documentation payment form…
Have you looked at our service and wondered if maybe it’s something of a “scam?” Do you see many other places online to take care of your vessel documentation and aren’t sure if they’re a waste of money? The truth is when it comes to your money, your vessel, and your registration, you can’t be…
Have you recently gone through some kind of life change that you worry could affect your vessel’s position on the USCG boat registry? Do you have this nagging suspicion in the back of your head that there’s something you should do to stay in compliance with the USCG, but aren’t sure what it is? The…
We see it all the time with the vessel owners who come to our site: you finally get the boat that you’ve had your eye on. Then, using the Maritime Documentation Center, you’re able to get your vessel registered. Elated, joyful, and content, they go about using their vessel in the manner they intended. Perhaps…
Have you heard that the United States Coast Guard (USCG) maintains a vessel registry? When you own a vessel registered with the United States Coast Guard (USCG), you have access to a range of critical maritime services and resources, among other advantages. In the following article, we will introduce the Ship Registry System and highlight…
Did you know that you can conduct a USCG vessel lookup through its HIN number or official number? What is the difference between a HIN and an official number? For those unfamiliar with the abbreviation HIN, it stands for (Humanitarian Identification Number). In the United States, a ship’s HIN is its unique identity. The U.S.…