Are you planning to purchase a vessel? If you are, make sure that you know everything about the boat. You want to be as informed as possible before you invest in one. One way to obtain as many details as possible about a vessel is to perform a USCG name query. It can give you…
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Are you About to Sell your Boat? Learn How You Can Use the Vessel Bill of Sale
Unfortunately, there is some time in our lives in which we might need to part ways with our beloved boats and, like any other occasions that have us taking part in vehicle transactions, it can be a bit of a pain in the neck. Luckily for you, it doesn’t have to be like that. This…
Best Practices for Effective Ship Documentation Management
Documentation is the backbone of maritime operations, ensuring legal compliance, facilitating transactions, and safeguarding vessel owners. Effectively managing vessel documentation is a cornerstone for smooth sailing in the maritime domain. In this article, Vessel Registrar LLC, a trusted third-party agency handling USCG Documentation processing to NVDC, shares best practices for ship documentation management. Navigate the…
The Proactive Approach to Boat Registration Renewal
Renewing your boat registration doesn’t have to be a daunting task filled with bureaucratic hurdles. Vessel Registrar LLC, a premier private agency specializing in USCG Documentation processing to the NVDC, offers a proactive approach to boat registration renewal. In this article, we delve into the strategies employed by Vessel Registrar LLC to make the renewal…
Get a Replacement for Your Missing USCG Documentation
Owning a yacht or large recreational vessel like it is one of the great joys you have in life. You love to go out and enjoy vacations and day trips on the water, and you even went as far as to get documentation from the Coast Guard for your boat, so it is easier for…
What to Consider for a Commercial (or “Comercial”) Boat
Buying a boat for your business can be an intimidating process. You’re likely never done it before or may only be familiar with recreational boats, so the complexities surrounding commercial vessel purchases can seem overwhelming. You need to think about factors such as type of use, location and size restrictions, onboard technology, and safety requirements…
How to Buy a Boat from a Private Seller
So you want to buy a boat? Owning a boat is appealing for a couple of reasons. Some people want a boat for recreational purposes, while others plan to use their vessel for operating a commercial endeavor, such as passenger transport or commercial fishing. No matter your reasons, you may be wondering how to buy…
Federally Documented Vessel Requirements You Need to Know
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…
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.…