Navigating the complexities of vessel documentation can be as daunting as steering through a stormy sea. For vessel owners, maritime lawyers, boat brokers, and the boating community at large, the USCG National Vessel Documentation Center services we offer are the compass guiding you through all things documentation. In this blog post, we will explore the…
One of the most important aspects of securing a vessel is the ability to be granted a United States Coast Guard satisfaction of mortgage. In order to be granted this all-important step in the ownership, you and your vessel in question need to be able to meet a set number of requirements, all mostly common…
With everything that is listed for sale today, the opportunities seem endless when you want to make purchases like buying a car, a house, or a large boat. There are plenty of companies that sell these things brand-new, but there are just as many listed on the secondary market where you can make a purchase…
A “ticking clock” can cause anyone to be nervous. When there’s a deadline, when something has to be done at a certain time, it can make everyone a bit on edge, causing them to not react as well as they might have. Your vessel documentation has to be renewed annually (except for certain exceptions, which…
If you are buying or selling a vessel, it is pertinent that you carry out a Coast Guard name search. Unfortunately, many boat owners do not know the reason behind it. One of the reasons you should conduct this search is to know if the boat you are buying or selling is properly documented with…
Every industry, every hobby has its own jargon. In boating, the jargon might actually be more dense and esoteric than in other industries. While there may be several reasons that this is true, a significant one is that people have been boating for literally thousands of years. That’s plenty of time for terms to be…
It is not a simple cruise to transfer or exchange USCG documentation. The regulations in the maritime world can be intricate. The paperwork involves a lot of transactions. Even if you are a seasoned sailor, you will still find yourself wondering how to move on from one step to another. That’s where the assistance of…
The US Vessel Registry, among other things, keeps track of USCG vessel documentation. If this may sound new to you, it very much isn’t new. In fact, this is one of the first agreed-upon functions of the United States government. The 11th act of the very First Congress was setting up vessel documentation. The reasons…
Are you shopping for a boat to be used for your business? if you are, then make sure that you conduct a Coast Guard documentation search first. It is well worth your time and effort as it can help you find the necessary information about the boat you wish to purchase. What is the Purpose…
Do you have your eye on a boat but aren’t sure if it’s the right vessel for you? Are you in the process of doing your research and need an unimpeachable source that you can trust? That’s something we specialize in here at the USCG Vessel Documentation Center. We have multiple forms that can help…
The short answer is, yes you can. However, the USCG vessel registry exists for a reason, and getting around it is a legal matter that requires specific paperwork. This is true of boats manufactured outside the United States, as well as those that you want to use to transport passengers. If your boat meets the…
Some people believe that renaming a boat can bring bad omens. According to an old legend, the gods of the sea know each boat by name. For that reason, you need to carry out a purging ceremony to get rid of the existing name from their ledgers. If you failed to follow, you might face…
Registering your boat with the government can be accomplished in two ways: boat documentation or state registration. There are two methods to register your boat with the government: boat documentation vs. state registration. Consider boat documentation if you’re looking for a more recent alternative to state registration. Boat paperwork is a newer alternative with certain…
Did you recently come into possession of a foreign-built vessel and aren’t sure what you can and can’t do with it? Does it seem like you’re very limited in terms of how you can use it to make a profit? Coast Guard registration (vessel registration), in America, dates back to the 11th act of the…
Do you feel like your vessel’s documentation needs to be renewed soon, but you aren’t sure how to do so? Does it feel like when you sit down to complete vessel documentation forms that it’s all much harder than it should be? Documentation renewal is one of the most common reasons that folks use our…