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…
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US National Vessel Documentation: The Bedrock Of Maritime Standards
When you make the decision to become the owner of a vessel in American waters, you are essentially signing a contract to promise that you are going to uphold all of the various maritime standards that are implemented in the region to maintain order and safety across the industry and the boating community. Complying with…
Vessel Documentation Databank: What Are Endorsements?
For a lot of boat owners, the process of completing vessel documentation can be a time-consuming and confusing experience, especially when it comes to which endorsement to choose. It could even be the case that you have already picked one endorsement but are considering choosing a new one. We are often asked by clients about…
Why It’s So Much Easier to Renew Coast Guard Documentation Online
It might not be the most glamorous side of vessel ownership, but making sure that all of your documentation is in date and in order is arguably the single most important element to keep track of over the course of your boat’s lifespan. Put simply, if your paperwork is not in order, then the majority…
Boat Documentation Made Easy
When you are a keen yachtsman who just wants to get out on the water in your new vessel whenever you get the chance, the thought of keeping up with the various forms of boat paperwork and documentation can seem like a very boring and mundane part of the process, but believe us when we…
How Does a Notice of Claim of Lien Fit in the Lien Process?
In the world of vessel ownership, a notice of claim of lien is a really important document in the overall lien process. It essentially serves as a formal notice that informs the relevant parties that a lien has been or is about to be placed on an asset due to unpaid services or debts. If…