When searching for a watercraft to purchase, you must consider the prerequisites established by the U.S. Coast Guard. When operating a watercraft on public waterways, the Federal Government has several stringent guidelines that must be followed. Before purchasing a boat, you must be acquainted with these regulations. It is feasible to own a watercraft without…
As of this writing, it’s late November. That means Thanksgiving dinner, the leaves completely off the trees, and snow falling all across North America. Sure, there are many hardy souls who take their vessels out on the waterways in the winter, but for many of us, it’s more of an off-season until the world warms…
USCG Documentation Forms If you are using your boat for recreational purposes only, you do not need to register it federally. The United Coast Guard does not mandate owners of a recreational boat to document their vessel. But they do encourage it. Why? USCG documentation offers plenty of benefits, especially if you like to travel…
Vessel documentation USCG creates a clear chain of ownership. In that case, owning a vessel is a lot simpler and more transparent. If you travel in international waters, then this documentation can provide enough protection. If you wish to push through with the process, you may want to know the requirements needed to document your…
Filing a Notice of Claim of Lien for an NVDC Registered Vessel If you’ve done work for the owner of a documented vessel and have had difficulty receiving payment for your services, you may feel as though your options are fairly limited. While the maritime industry is unique in many ways, like most other lines…
Investing in a boat, whether you are buying a brand-new vessel or one on the secondary market, is significant for you. Boats are a large financial commitment for you, and once you own one you will see how great it can be, and you will wonder why you waited so long to get one. When…
Did you recently go through some kind of massive life change and you aren’t sure how it applies to the Coast Guard vessel registry? Does it seem like you should do… something to update your status on the registry, yet you aren’t sure exactly what that might be? As a documented vessel owner, there are…
If you are a boat owner and wish to operate your vessel on coastal or international seas, you will need a USCG vessel documentation number. This number is required to operate your vessel. All boats above 25 feet in length must have this number, which documents that the vessel in question has been registered with…
Have you been looking to learn more about a vessel that you’re interested in? Does a vessel you’re researching for a potential purchase almost seem “too good to be true?” When you’re buying a vessel, you want the absolute best vessel for your situation possible. But, you also have to be careful. You want to…
Are you looking into purchasing a recreational vessel or yacht sometime soon? If you are, you already know there are lots of choices out there for you so that you can get just the boat you are seeking in your price range. When you have finalized your purchase and are ready to take ownership, you…
If you are the owner of a boat in the United States, then you know that to navigate your vessel on waterways in the United States, you must have USCG documentation. But what if your yacht is missing any of the needed safety equipment? Alternatively, what if it is not registered as required? Do not…
Are you a boat owner curious about the difference between Coast Guard registration vs. state registration?? If this is the case, this blog is a perfect fit for your needs. States have their kind of voluntary boat registry that must be opted into to use the advantages of the Coast Guard’s mandated registration. Boat owners…
Boating enthusiasts understand the significance of vessel security for both safety and peace of mind. Keeping your vessel secure is a multifaceted endeavor, and it involves more than just locking the cabin doors. One crucial aspect of vessel security is USCG documentation search, and in this article, we’ll delve into the role of this powerful…
If you own a vessel operated by the United States Coast Guard, you must understand the significance of Coast Guard documentation. Vessel documentation informs the United States Coast Guard (USCG) about who owns a certain vessel and how it should be utilized. It is required to get Coast Guard documentation for any vessel operated by…
If you’re like so many other vessel owners, then you probably have a procedure for when you start your vessel up. You may have a checklist you go through in order to make sure that everything is in working order before you set out on the water. Your vessel documentation works in a similar fashion.…