Have you been trying to learn more about a given vessel that you’re interested in but aren’t sure who to turn to for information? Does it feel as if it’s more difficult than ever to find vessel info you can trust? The internet provides lots of information, certainly, but it can be more challenging than…
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An Expedited Process for Coast Guard Vessel Documentation
Have you been looking for an easier way to complete your Coast Guard vessel documentation? When you sit down to do it, does it seem like it’s far more difficult than it ever should be? Those are just some of the reasons that we started our national documentation portal. Here, we make the process easier…
Your Qs Answered: What Does “Coast Guard Documented Vessel” Mean?
Have you been wondering exactly what a “Coast Guard documented vessel” is? Do you read phrases like “Certificate of Documentation” and it all feels a bit alien, a bit like “legalese” to you? If so, you aren’t alone. So many of us at our site are vessel owners ourselves, so we understand how vessel documentation…
How to Register a Boat From Anywhere at Any Time
Have you been trying to figure out how to register a boat but it still seems like more of a challenge than it should be? Are you on the fence, so to speak, about whether to register your boat or not? Here at our vessel documentation site, we have helped many over the years to…
Can You Register a Boat Online in Florida or Anywhere Else?
Have you been wondering whether or not you can register a boat online in Florida? Do you want to register your vessel but want to make sure to do it the right way? With so many online options, when it comes to documenting your vessel, you always want to make sure that everything is done…
What is a Hailing Port?
If the thought of owning a recreational vessel like a yacht or other boat is appealing to you, but you have never done anything like this before, it is always a good idea to spend some time learning as much as you can about boat ownership. You can do some research of your own to…
Adding Yours to the List of US Documented Vessels
The United States vessel registry is older than most people think. In fact, it was initially set up as one of the earlier acts of the very first United States Congress. This is a long list that’s been going for a long time. At our site, you can get your vessel onto the list of…
Don’t Forget the USCG Satisfaction and Release Form
A lot of effort and expense went into buying the recreational or commercial us vessel that you have now. You have taken good care of the boat over the years, and that smile comes to your face every time you set foot on your ship. What will make you grin even wider is when you…
Applying for a MARAD Waiver for Your Vessel
Owning a business that uses a smaller boat as a piece of the operations has been something you have wanted to do for a while. You finally have your business plan in place, have the financing you need, and even have a vessel in mind that would be ideal for you to use for your…
How you can Reduce your USCG Vessel Documentation Stress
Owning a vessel is an incredible experience. Any day can become an adventure at a moment’s notice. However, many of the facets of owning a vessel can be stressful: the money, the time involved, the upkeep, and more. That being said, there are many facets of owning a vessel that shouldn’t have to be stressful….