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Reasons Why MARAD Waivers Are Important For Foreign Ship Owners

Owners of foreign ships that want to operate in the United States must first get MARAD waivers. This is because vessels registered in the United States are required to adhere to several safety standards that their overseas counterparts are not necessarily required to observe. Some of the significance of MARAD exemptions will be highlighted below. …

Certificate of Documentation Explained

Don’t you know where to start with your United States Coast Guard (USCG) Certificate of Documentation? Have you noticed how hard it is to find a site that easily explains what you should do to get or even how to process it online? That is the reason behind the creation of the Maritime Documentation Center:…

Ship Documentation You Can Get From Us

If you have been immersed in the boating industry for a while, you must be aware by now that the United States Coast Guard is the guvernamental administration in charge of the regulation of maritime activity, particularly at a federal level. They do so with the help of the National Vessel Documentation Center, which issues…

What a Documented Vessel Search Should Include

If you are a boat owner, knowing what a documented vessel search should entail is crucial. A search for documented vessels is a procedure in which the United States Coast Guard looks for all boats with the necessary paperwork and records them. This paperwork may consist of anything, from historical documents to information on registration…

Why the United States Coast Guard Documentation May Help

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…

What Is a Documented Vessel and Other Qs Answered?

All US Coast Guard-registered vessels are referred to as “documented.” Understanding the difference between a documented vessel and one undocumented, as well as the consequences of owning each, is critical for US boat owners. Here, we’ll address some frequently asked questions about documented vessels and provide information to assist you in making an informed decision…

Entering the USCG Database and Maintaining There Easier

The process of registering a boat with the USCG Database may seem to be a challenging chore to many people who own boats in the United States. On the other hand, contrary to what you would believe, it is relatively simple. In this article, we will take you step-by-step through registering for the database and…

Should You Conduct a Vessel Documentation Search

The vast majority of boat owners know that they must carry out a vessel documentation search before buying or selling a vessel. Still, many of them are unaware of the rationale for this need. In this piece, we will talk about the advantages of doing a documentation search and give some pointers on how to…