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How to Change Your Vessel Name and Hailing Port at Our Site

“Marad Waiver”, “Preferred Ship Mortgage”, and “Hailing Port”… If you are new to the boating world there must be some terminologies you are not yet familiar with. Furthermore, the processes to obtain that type of documentation tend to be tedious and time-consuming. In this particular article, the Maritime Documentation Center will explain to you how…

Do You Need a Bill of Sale Boat to Complete The Sale?

There are a few items you’ll need to finalize the sale of your boat when you’re trying to sell it. In order to document the transfer of ownership, a bill of sale boat is essential. Is a bill of sale boat required to complete the transaction? This isn’t always the case, of course. Bills of…

Answering Qs: How Long Can You Renew Boat Registration For?

Did you know how long you may keep renewing your boat registration? If you own a boat, you know that you must update your registration annually. Continue reading since the Maritime Documentation Center has much more information than just the answer to this query, especially how to renew boat registration. You must remain current on…

An NVDC for Vessel Owners of All Kinds

Is there anything better than knowing that your vessel is in the best possible hands? This is something that all types of boat enthusiasts can appreciate. At the National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC), our mission is to provide boat owners with the highest-quality services possible, regardless of the type or size of their vessels. Whether…

Processing US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation at Our Site

Do you have a boat registered with the United States Coast Guard (USCG)? If this is the case, were you aware that the Maritime Documentation Center can handle processing your the United States Coast Guard documentation? We provide a user-friendly online solution that makes it simple to take care of all required papers. When you…

Complying With US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation

It is crucial to understand and comply with the U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Documentation standards if you own a boat in the United States. Suppose you own a boat in the United States. Documentation for the vessel serves two purposes: it guarantees that your boat is correctly registered with the Coast Guard and offers evidence of…

Looking For Coast Guard Documentation by Name

Is it in your plans to start looking for Coast Guard documentation by name? If so, then you know how important it is to have paperwork for your vessel. If you do not have it, it is possible that you will not be permitted to operate your boat or even renew your registration. There is…

Find Your Vessel Using Coast Guard Documentation Search

Knowing how to conduct a proper Coast Guard Documentation Search can be a really helpful tool to help you out if you own a pleasure boat, a fishing ship, or a diving vessel. While this information is freely available on the US Coast Guard website, it might be difficult to find what you are looking for.…

How to Do a Vessel Search by Owner Name and More

When incurring a used boat transaction, perhaps it’s a good idea to do a fair amount of research. With the help of the Maritime Documentation Center, it is now possible to conduct a vessel search by owner name and learn everything there is to know about the vessel you intend to purchase. This article will…