If you’ve been part of a reportable incident involving your boat, it’s imperative that you make a report to the United States Coast Guard “as soon as reasonably practicable without delay.” As the fines can reach more than $30,000 for failing to do so, you will want to do this immediately. Part of the process…
If you operate a boat of any kind, you know that you must complete a Boat Registration Renewal every year. Are you wondering if it’s possible to renew for longer, reducing the time and effort you have to put into the process? It’s important to keep your registration current and valid or you may have…
There are many reasons to conduct a vessel Documentation Lookup but if you own a boat, it’s a good idea to do so now and then to ensure that all of your relevant information is correct and up to date. Whether you use your vessel for sailing, fishing or some other adventure, looking it up…
Your boat is considered inspected if the United States Coast Guard has conducted an inspection on the vessel. There are several Inspected Vessel Requirements that you should be aware of so that the process can be completed correctly. For example, any boat that carries more than six passengers must be inspected by the US Coast…
A certificate of documentation is a vital document, especially if you are using your boat commercially. You might have heard about USCG’s documented vessel search. Do you wonder what it is? Will it reveal personally identifiable information? Are you worried that you will be traced when someone enters your boat’s hull number in the search…
Coast Guard documentation is a vital document. It is a form of owner registration. It also provides lien protection. Not all boats can be documented. If you are eyeing a certain boat but you are not sure whether or not it has liens or encumbrances, then you might want to conduct a USCG name search.…
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