Are you a savvy mariner? Not yet? Well, these hacks will guarantee that you will be after reading this post. In this guide, we will tell you how many boat owners quickly process their US-documented vessels without any hassle. Smooth Sailing for US Documented Vessels Whether you are a seasoned sailor or a novice navigator,…
Do you feel obligated to complete your vessel documentation, yet, when the time comes to do so, find that you would rather do just about anything else? Does it seem like whenever you sit down to complete these forms, you just keep putting it off and putting it off until you just give up entirely?…
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…
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…
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…
If you want to document your boat with the US Coast Guard because it is eligible, then it is vital to know the proper steps for documenting it. Since you already know that your boat can be documented with the USCG, you might wonder how long it will take for you to receive the certification.…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
If you are just starting out in your journey of being a boat owner, then it might be fair to assume that you are not yet versed in all of the different rules, regulations, and terminology that are used in the world of vessel ownership and boating. Not all of it is necessary to know…
Vessel documentation offers a lot of benefits, especially for boat owners. You can sail on international waters and are allowed to fly the US flag. However, documentation is required to be renewed every year. When renewing it, you will need several documents. Is the USCG documentation number one of them? What is the Use of…
Have you been considering filing a “Notice of Claim of Lien” against someone but aren’t entirely sure what that would entail? Does a vessel owner owe you for work that you did but has not paid up? If so, then we can help you with some parts of the process. At the Maritime Documentation Center,…
If you’ve read these blogs before, then you know that we do everything in our power to make it easy to get the documentation forms that you need. Our site is fully optimized so you can fill everything out from anywhere with an internet connection, and so forth. One question we’re often asked: how much…