USCG News

Boat Name Database: Picking the Right Name for Your Vessel

Are you considering giving your vessel a new name? Maybe it’s for sentimental reasons, maybe you want to show off your creativity, or perhaps it’s just time for something new.  Whatever the reason, picking out the perfect boat name can be a fun experience if done correctly. After all, you don’t want something that will…

Vessel Documentation Reinstatement – Step by Step Guide

If you are the owner of a boat registered with the United States Coast Guard, you may ask how to get your vessel papers back. This tutorial will take you through the process of vessel documentation reinstatement step by step so you may accomplish your goal. It is always better to check with the USCG…

Consult the US Coast Guard Registry Via Lookups and Abstracts

If you own a vessel, you are probably aware of the US Coast Guard registry, which is the database where the titular agency stores all the relevant information about the registered vessels. This is not a classified archive, though, since it can be easily accessed and consulted with the right information. This is a public…

The Vessel Documentation Applications We Provide

If you own a boat, you know how vital it is to maintain your vessel in a manner that complies with the requirements. However, were you aware that we provide vessel documentation applications that will assist you in being compliant? Our programs for documenting vessels are comprehensive and straightforward to use, and they may assist…

National Vessel Documentation Search

What are the Standards and Requirements for Boat Documentation?

Boat documentation can provide nationality for international purposes. It can also regulate trade among fishing grounds. You may use our national vessel documentation search to find out more about the standards and requirements to document your vessel.  National Vessel Documentation Search on the Requirements for Documentation  There are standards and requirements you must meet to…

Turning With the Tide: Coast Guard Boat Registration Changes as Life Changes

Have you recently gone through some life changes that you feel may necessitate updating your vessel registration? Does it feel like whenever you have to update or renew your Coast Guard boat registration, it’s more difficult than it should be? The truth is that many vessel owners, often have to renew their vessel registration throughout…

Your Boat and the Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Center

A lot more goes into owning a boat than you may realize at first. While you may purchase your ship with the intent of going out and enjoying time with your friends and family, fishing, swimming, snorkeling, or just traveling to warm, exotic places, you have to work at maintaining your boat to keep it…

USCG vessel documentation reinstatement

How Important Is USCG Vessel Documentation Reinstatement?

Are you considering embarking on a boat-related business venture? If so, it’s crucial to navigate the rules and regulations effectively. Among these requirements is the USCG boat documentation, particularly vital for commercial boats over five net tons. In instances where the Certificate of Documentation (COD) has lapsed, the process of applying for USCG vessel documentation…

Bad Luck to Rename a Boat

Choose the Name: Is it Bad Luck to Rename a Boat

Are you considering renaming your vessel, but you keep asking yourself: is it bad luck to rename a boat? Rest assured, we are here to clarify the process of changing a boat’s name and ease your worries! From understanding the superstition around why some think it is bad luck to rename a boat to applying…

Help Available at the National Vessel Documentation Center

We understand that vessel documentation can be confusing. Even if you’ve spent your entire life on boats and the water, even if you’ve owned your vessel for several years, the documentation process can be an opaque one. You may be going through our site, wondering which document is right for your vessel, if any of…

Boat Bill of Sale

You Have Your Boat Bill of Sale. What Next?

So, you’ve been going through the process of finding the boat of your dreams for some time now, and finally, the stars have aligned and you have come into contact with the perfect vessel and the ideal seller. Once you debate the price that is right for both of you, and you have paid the…

Docked for Good: Certificate of Deletion Vessel and More

A boat is a precious thing. For many of us, having a boat is something that you dream of and spend years planning for. But, all things must end. Eventually, even the most ardent vessel owners often sell their boats. Sometimes, it’s for profit and often it’s to clear space so that they can get…

Get Vessel Information with A USCG Documentation Lookup

You are looking for a new vessel, either as part of your entry into the maritime world, or to extend your business. You have several different boats available to choose from and want to make sure that you buy the right vessel to meet your needs. You also want to check that there is no…

USCG Number

How to Quickly Search for a USCG Number?

The USCG number of your documented boat works like your social security number. It stays with the boat. In that case, even if you sell it, the number remains the same. What is the purpose of this number? How to find it?  Searching for USCG Number — a Common Practice  Searching for this number is…

SSL Protected Online Coast Guard Registration

As a proud boat owner registered with the United States Coast Guard, you know the importance of keeping your vessel safe and compliance with regulations. One requirement for Coast Guard registration is submitting your contact information, including an email address. SSL encryption has made it such that you may now execute this task online in…