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Tips for a Hassle-Free Boat Documentation Renewal

If you own a yacht in the United States, you know the need to maintain a boat documentation renewal. However, renewal might be a pain, mainly if you are unsure how to get started. Because of this, we have compiled this helpful guide that will provide you with information on renewing the paperwork for your…

NVDC Vessel Search by HIN And Official Number Available Here

It is now possible for USCG vessel owners who need to search a particular vessel by HIN and Official Number to do so via our search USCG Free portal or a the National Vessel Documentation Center’s (USCG DATABASE – NVDC) website. Additionally to the Hull Identification Number (HIN) and Official Number, this new feature enables…

Why Is The Abstract Of Title So Important For Boat Buyers?

Purchasing a big recreational boat with an abstract of title, such as a yacht, is a significant life decision. While you own the boat, you’ll be spending a lot of money on both selling it and keeping it maintained and cared for.  For you, purchasing a yacht or other large vessel is a significant undertaking.…

How to Meet U.S. Coast Guard Requirements to Own a Boat

If you’re a U.S. citizen and own a boat, there are specific requirements you need to meet to keep your vessel legally afloat. The U.S. Coast Guard is responsible for making sure all owners of boats and ships in our waters comply with the law, so if you’re not familiar with the regulations, it’s essential…

An Abstract of Title for Overseas: the Foreign Vessel Title Search Request

Have you been researching a vessel that’s somewhere other than America and aren’t sure what information you can trust? Did you try filing an “Abstract of Title” on a boat in the United Kingdom and find that it isn’t applicable? This is something that happens more often than you might think. At the Maritime Documentation…