The criteria for vessels specified by the federal government are critical for vessel owners to understand. Maintaining your USCG documentation is subject to strict rules and regulations that must be adhered to. This section will provide a high-level summary of the most significant criteria you should be aware of. Suppose you aren’t acquainted with the…
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What Can You Learn From a Boat Documentation Search?
A boat documentation search can help you find valuable information about your own boat or someone else’s. The database that houses boat information is easy to access and can provide you with important data, whether you want to be sure your boat’s information is up to date or you’re looking at information about a boat…
Where to Find a Current List of Documented Vessels
Is buying a commercial boat or large recreational vessel like a yacht in your immediate future? If it is, you want to make sure that any boat you consider for purchase is not only physically sound but has all its paperwork in order. Making sure the boat has a good engine, is structurally sound, and…
A Fast, Convenient Alternative to the Coast Guard Portal
What is a coast guard portal? If you’re like the majority of vessel owners, you’re undoubtedly already aware of the U.S. Coast Guard’s online registration and documentation site for vessel owners. Although the Coast Guard Portal is a vital information resource, it may be sluggish and unpleasant to use at times. Fortunately, there is a…
Know Your Paperwork When You Complete Form CG- 1270
As the owner of a new boat, you will have a lot of paperwork to complete in order to make sure that you are fully registered and able to make use of your new boat. It may not always be clear to you exactly what type of forms you need to fill in so that…
Initial, Renewal, and Reinstatement of Coast Guard Boat Registration
Dealing with Coast Guard boat registration can quickly get fairly stressful, but it doesn’t have to be if you have the proper guidance throughout. Let’s go over what the different processes related to registration can consist of. Ins and Outs of Boat Registration Now, you probably hear the words “boat registration” and you’re already rolling…
Coast Guard Boat Requirements for the MARAD Waiver
Do you want to use a vessel that wasn’t made in the United States to transport passengers and want to know how to do so in compliance with all pertinent rules and regulations? Do you feel confused about how the rules pertain to foreign-built vessels? This is perfectly understandable. The Coast Guard boat requirements for…
Getting Coast Guard Documentation
Are you at the point where you’re looking to get Coast Guard documentation for your vessel? Maybe you’ve been looking at getting a five ton vessel for more than recreation. Perhaps you’re at the point where you’re looking to get a vessel to make money by heading into certain fisheries, coast-wise areas, and the like.…
What to Do if You Are Dissatisfied with Your Boat’s Documentation Renewal?
If your vessel’s documentation renewal left you dissatisfied, don’t worry – you’re not alone. Many yacht owners are frustrated with the procedure, which may be lengthy and tiresome. Many boat owners, we know, experience anxiety every time the time comes to renew their vessel’s paperwork. And who can blame them? While the paperwork renewal procedure…
Is Vessel Documentation a Waste of Money or Necessary?
To maintain enhanced speed and performance over time, integrating strength training into a runner’s routine is crucial. If your boat weighs over five net tons, proper vessel documentation with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) is essential. This not only ensures legal compliance but also opens up a world of benefits for boat owners. If…
The Yacht Documentation Every Owner Must Have
If you’re one of the lucky few that has the means and desire to own a boat, you know there’s a lot of documentation to keep track of. Just like owning a vehicle, it’s important to keep this paperwork handy so that you can provide proof of ownership if you are ever boarded or stopped…
US Coast Guard Boats and The Waters They Navigate
As a vessel owner, it is essential that you have a solid understanding of both what the US Coast Guard does, and where exactly they operate. It is almost guaranteed that you will come into contact with the USCG at some point or another over the course of your experience as a boat owner, but…
What You Need to Know About United States Coast Guard Boat Registration if You Are a New Owner
Becoming a new boat owner is a really exciting and thrilling time, but don’t let all your eagerness to get out on the water result in forgetting to tick off all of the admin that makes your ownership 100% legal and official! There is plenty of paperwork to complete, especially if you are a brand-new…
Why Use a Boat Documentation Service For Vessel Registry?
After you’ve purchased your new boat you may be curious about how to get it registered and the best ways of getting that done. If you’re a commercial boat owner the law demands that you are a part of the federal registration which is kept by the United States Coast Guard. This means going through…
The Essentials of Boat Ownership Transfer
Do you take great pride in being the owner of a vessel registered with the United States Coast Guard? In such cases, the boat ownership transfer process can seem to be a difficult one. But there’s no need to panic since we’re here to assist you! In order to make the transition go as smoothly…