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Can You Search Exempt Vessels Using NVDC Vessel Service?

The purpose of the NVDC vessel search is to provide a comprehensive database of information about documented vessels registered with the United States Coast Guard (USCG). But what if you are looking for an exempt vessel? Can you find it on this database?  Finding Exempt Vessels on NVDC Vessel Search Engine The use of this…

What is a Documented Vessel in the U.S.?

Many responsibilities are involved when you enter into boat ownership. You have the financial aspect of ownership that you need to live up to, but you are also responsible for the maintenance and upkeep, the safety and security, and understanding what you must do to keep the vessel at its best. One aspect you do…

Documented Vessel Number

Demystifying the Documented Vessel Number

Something that is universal among all boat owners in the United States is that when you go through the process of registering your vessel with the US Coast Guard, you will receive an official serial number that confirms and establishes that your boat is now fully documented.  This is a number that will belong to…

Reasons to Use a Vessel Documentation Services SSL Encrypted

If you are the owner of a USCG vessel, you know how essential it is to maintain current paperwork at all times. Did you know that steps may be taken to simplify this process? While submitting your documentation, using a vessel documentation services site that is SSL-secured may help protect the confidentiality of your information.…

Update the Hailing Port of Your Vessel with a Simple Form

The home dock for your vessel is officially known as its hailing port. This, like many different components of your boating registration, will have to be updated should things change. Let’s look into why that is and how it can be changed. The Vessel Hailing Port The vessel hailing port is, pretty self explanatorily, the…

What Can You Do If Your Vessel Documentation Expired?

Suppose your vessel documentation has become invalid. What should you do in this situation? One good news is that it is possible to do a vessel documentation reinstatement. Aspects of maritime law involving vessel documentation are among the most significant. That you comply with all of the USCG’s regulations is ensured. According to uscgboating.org, maintaining…

Processing United States Coast Guard Documentation Easier

Summer is already here, with sunny days emerging after a while and the feeling of the wind coming to your face with the vast immensity of the blue ocean surrounding you is closer than ever. There is, however, one more step you will need to take before setting sail: getting your United States Coast Guard…

Reasons Why You Should Choose Preferred Ship Mortgage?

Funding availability is a crucial factor to consider when shopping for a new or used watercraft. You can rest easy knowing you’re making the best choice for your financial circumstances with boat funding choices like Preferred Ship Mortgage, which offer more freedom than conventional bank loans and much more attractive rates than you’d discover on…

Your Boat Must Comply with USCG Regulations

Getting into business for yourself can be a great adventure for you, and it allows you to be your own boss, but there is also a great deal of responsibility that goes along with a venture like this, particularly when you get involved with a business that involves the use of a boat. As the…

Boat Renaming Ceremony

Choosing the Right Boat Renaming Ceremony for Your Vessel

Are you considering a boat renaming ceremony for your vessel? It can be an amazing opportunity to embrace the tradition of some important rites that are specific to owning and honoring a boat, but it’s also essential to select a ceremony appropriate for the size, shape, and type of your craft. But with so many…

Yacht Documentation

Yacht Documentation: How It Can Protect Your Investment?

Yacht documentation can be a complex and sometimes confusing process. However, no matter how complex it is, you need to have it documented. Otherwise, you cannot legally use it in the water. Thankfully, though, you do not need to handle everything associated with it. You may use our documentation service to help you document your…

Registering Your Vessel with NVDC Forms

As the owner of a brand-new vessel, you want to show it off, and you also want to protect it, and make sure that it will be safe in US waters. You also want to make sure that if you are stopped by state led marine patrols that you are able to provide them with…