If you own and operate a boat that is registered with the United States Coast Guard, there are certain documents and proof of identification that you must have on file. This is for your own protection, but also for the benefit of others on the water. Coast Guard registration ensures assistance if you have an…
Just as with clothes, a “Certificate of Documentation” for your vessel is not “one size fits all.” Yes, we can help you to get a Certificate of Documentation for your vessel here at the Maritime Documentation Center. However, it’s important to note that there are different kinds of documentation. Getting the right documentation for your…
Like myself, most American boat owners use mobile devices to take pictures of their boats. But are you doing it properly? Learn the ins and outs of mobile using a mobile device to document a vessel. The necessity of keeping records of one’s boat is sometimes overlooked. If your boat is ever stolen, having photos…
The essential ship documentation that is needed by the law is something that every boat owner must be aware of. You may stay safe when boating and avoid paying expensive penalties if you are aware of what this paperwork is and if you maintain it up to current at all times. Documentation requirements for ships…
So many of us, when we were children, looked forward to the holidays for the presents. Sure, seeing family was great and so was eating all of the food. It was fantastic to have time off from school, but we were really looking forward to getting those gifts. As an adult, you shouldn’t have to…
Any USCG vessel owner understands how difficult it may be to complete and submit paperwork to the National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC). Forms must be completed, thorough instructions must be followed, and all required documentation must be sent in. As a result, you’ll have to cope with strict deadlines. In addition, some merit significant consideration:…
When you are the boat owner, you must stay on top of all the paperwork and documentation associated with the boat. One document you’ll undoubtedly want to be acquainted with is the abstract of title. This is a rundown of every transaction that has taken place regarding your boat, all the way dating back to…
Are you one of the thousands of boat owners in the United States who take tremendous pleasure in their watercraft and planning to do a vessel lookup? Owning a boat is a unique and wonderful pleasure, and it doesn’t matter whether you put it to use for fishing, sailing, or just spending time on the…
If you’ve owned a boat before, you’re familiar with re-registering your watercraft. However, have you investigated the possibility of vessel documentation reinstatement? Many operators must make this choice every year, and making a final selection might be tough. Boat and yacht owners who are getting ready for the summer season may want to consider reactivating…
As a boating enthusiast, you probably are, at some point, you must have heard about United States Coast Guard Registration. We know it sounds complicated, so we tried to simplify an explanation of what this type of documentation involves in this article that the Maritime Documentation Center wrote. Without further ado, here’s what you need…
You must have a working knowledge of yacht documentation if you are the owner of a USCG-regulated vessel. This document provides evidence that the vessel in question is compliant with all applicable maritime standards and is thus seaworthy. If a boat is to be registered in the United States, it must either be documented with…
Have you been wondering what is a documented vessel? Are you unsure about whether or not it’s the right idea to document yours? These are understandable questions. Everything that you have to do to get ready for purchasing a boat (the research, the money, etc.) doesn’t exactly prepare you for the documentation part of it.…
Buying a second-hand vessel is the most cost-effective way of saving money when you are investing in sailing vessels. If you are negotiating with a seller to purchase their vessel, you should know that you will need to have a documented vessel bill of sale from them so that you can register the vessel in…
A hailing port is a location designated by the United States Coast Guard for boats greater than 65 feet to check in before moving throughout the waters of the United States. Even though the boat’s proprietor (also known as the boat’s captain) must regularly report to a specified calling point, they are not confined to…
It is never too late to make sure everything is ready before setting sail. Yes, we know it, summer is already here. That is the reason why this might be your last chance to secure all of your ship documentation in place and avoid the possibility of having to pay a costly fine to the…