A USCG documentation is a requirement for vessels that engaged in certain trades. It can also serve as a proof of ship nationality. Plus, it enables the ship to be subject to Preferred Mortgages. However, the USCG does not provide certification to any ship. It requires the boat to be at least five net tons to…
Changing the boat name and hailing port is a cinch when you know where to go. If you own a boat, there’s a high chance you’ve thought of renaming it or altering the port from where it is hailed at least once. Then again, maybe you’ve already done it. Congratulations, if that’s the case since…
When you own a boat, it’s important to be familiar with the details that identify your boat. Much like a car, truck or SUV has a vehicle identification number, or VIN, your boat will have a hull identification number or HIN number. Understanding what it is, where to find it, and how to use it…
Believe it or not, purchasing a new boat is a big step for the vast majority of the world’s population. The thing is, as we learned in Spiderman, that “with a great power, comes a great responsibility”, or, in other words, when you buy a vessel (power) you need to comply with the appropriate paperwork…
The benefits of documenting a vessel are many, although it may seem like an arduous task. It can be simplified with the help of vessel documentation services. If you are a new owner of a boat, you may be wondering if you have to document your vessel with the federal government. But first, read on to…
If you are taking your first steps in the boating industry and its perks, it would probably be a good idea for you to understand everything surrounding the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Documentation. In the words of Merriam-Webster, the USCG is a branch of the US Armed Forces and an agency within the Department of…