As owners of vessels, we are obligated by both federal and state governments to conform to regulations known as vessel documentation. Non-documented boats can’t grow their length, participate in specific nighttime operations, or do any other activity permitted by vessel documentation without adequate paperwork. The USCG conducts inspections and exams on all vessels as part…
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USCG Documentation Can Be A Bear – But We’re Here To Help You
A big boat is a huge investment. That’s why you need to take care of it. Maintaining it doesn’t only mean making sure that it’s motor and all parts are in perfect condition. But it also means that you need to take care of its proper USCG documentation to avoid forfeiture and penalties. After purchasing…
Boat Documentation Renewal to Get You on the Water Legally Faster
You’re all ready for your big boat trip. You’ve got everyone together, you’ve got a boat plan, you’ve got the necessary supplies, the weather is fantastic, everything is ready to go. Then, you get on the boat, and… you notice it’s out of fuel. Or, you notice the fuel line has a hole, the engine…
USCG Documentation for Every Step of Vessel Ownership
Do you think there’s a kind of USCG documentation that you may need, but you aren’t exactly sure what it is? Does it feel like there’s a vessel documentation form you could use, yet you don’t know for certain? That’s perfectly understandable. Indeed, it’s something that just about every vessel owner thinks about at one…
Things You Should Know about USCG Documentation for your Boat
If you are the owner of a United States Coast Guard vessel, you know the need to maintain current paperwork for your boat. But what exactly does it mean for a vessel to have USCG documentation? What are the repercussions of not possessing it, specifically? In the next blog article, we will take a more…
Learn Why USCG Documentation is Important for Your Boat
If you are the owner of a USCG Vessel, you know how critical it is to have all required documents in order at all times. But are you aware of the reasons behind the significance of this USCG documentation? The United States Coast Guard is aware of the significance of a vessel possessing appropriate paperwork…
Our USCG Vessel Registry On Safe Boating During COVID-19
This blog is written during the COVID-19 pandemic. As vessel owners, we can adapt to pretty much anything. However, this pandemic has upended and disrupted the world, leaving plenty of uncertainty in its wake. Our USCG vessel registry online site is still open for business. As always, you can go to our site and find…
Navigate USCG Documentation Forms With Our Help
Many vessel owners have to navigate through the USCG website when they are trying to complete paperwork concerning their vessel. Whether you are searching for initial USCG documentation forms for a new vessel, or are looking for reinstatement pages, bills of sale or a change of port for your current vessel, you may find it…
Doing a Vessel Documentation Search Online At Our Website
Want to learn more about the past of the vessel you just bought? If so, the Vessel documentation Center may assist you in conducting a vessel documentation search. You may use this tool to determine whether your boat has had any previous problems. Additionally, the VDC may assist you in determining the current value of…
How To Obtain Your USCG Certificate Of Documentation
If you are the owner of the vessel, then you will need to have some form of registration with either the state or the National Coast Guard. Documenting your vessel with the Coast Guard is the best way to be fully protected both in and out of US waters, and the paperwork can be easy…