It is a crucial step, as a boat owner, to know if your boat is documented with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) or not. This is especially true if your boat is over 5 net tons. Thankfully, you will know more about the documentation status of your boat by accessing the centralized database of…
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…
As a person who is keen on boat ownership, we are sure that you will have noticed the numbers on the sides of boats and wondered exactly what they mean. Boat numbering is one of the primary and essential aspects of vessel ownership, and it is really important to understand the guidelines that can help…
The Coast Guard vessel database is a repository of information about documented vessels. This database serves as a centralized source for details related to boats that have undergone the documentation process with the USCG. If your boat qualifies for Coast Guard documentation, its information can also be found in this database. Documented Vessels in the…
A Certificate of Deletion, or COD, is an important document that the United States Coast Guard (USCG) issues in order to officially remove a vessel from the USCG documentation database. This document is issued in the form of a certificate. When a vessel owner wants to sell their vessel, export it to another country, or…
You can access a public USCG-documented vessel database using our service. But why would you want to use it? And if you use it, what are you trying to look for? What kind of information can you find? Here are the details. USCG Documented Vessel Database and Its Wealth of Information This database contains a…
Weekly, one of the most common questions we receive is related to the USCG Satisfaction of mortgage. As such, the Maritime Documentation Center has decided to create this article to explain to you everything that has to do with it. When purchasing a boat with the help of a loan, a particular type of them…
We are in the digital age where we are constantly being bombarded with screens and information overload. But what a way to remedy this is to step into the grand outdoors and crystalline waters taking the opportunity to boat. And you all know that boating is not just about leisure. You can also use your…
The United States Coast Guard has a program called Vessel documentation Reinstatement that enables boat owners to maintain their current documentation even if they do not use their vessel annually. It could be challenging to keep the active status of your documents if you own a vessel you do not use regularly. To maintain your…
When you are purchasing a ship from a private seller, you might want to know its details as complete as they can be. Our website provides direct access to the United States Coast Guard list of documented vessels for you to find the one you are looking for. Looking up a boat’s history can reveal…
You’ll need a bill of sale if you plan to sell your boat. This document is required to establish the validity and completion of the transaction. A bill of sale is a document that proves the legality and ownership of a boat. Before putting any effort into selling your vessel, you must create the document for…
In the dynamic realm of maritime operations, information is power. Maritime professionals, from brokers to surveyors, understand the critical role that accurate and comprehensive data plays in their decision-making processes. Enter the world of documentation, a powerful tool that unlocks a treasure trove of information about vessels. In this article, Vessel Registrar LLC delves into…
Documentation is not merely a formality; it’s a strategic process that influences the entire maritime journey. In this article, Vessel Registrar LLC, a leading third-party agency for USCG Documentation processing to NVDC, shares advanced tips for elevating your vessel documentation game. Whether you’re a seasoned boat owner or a maritime professional, these insights will guide…
Unfortunately, selling a boat nowadays isn’t as simple as just shaking someone’s hand, taking the money, and handing over the ship. The days we are living to tell us you can never be too careful, and therefore you need to write a boat bill of sale to make the exchange official and even protect yourself…
Owning a boat offers a lot of benefits. But you, as the owner, have some responsibilities that you must fulfill before you can use it. Staying afloat with the latest regulations and guidelines is not just a choice. Rather, it is a necessity for boat owners. If you use your boat in maritime activities, the…