A lot of things can be modified in 5 years: that is how long your certificate of documentation (CoD) is valid for if you are USCG-registered and your vessel is used for recreational purposes. If the boat you operate is commercial, you need to renew the CoD yearly. One of the situations that can vary in those periods is the place where we live, and if that is your case you would need a US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Change of Address to be able to switch it, as it is your duty to inform
Read MoreIs it time to let your vessel go and you do not know where to start? Have you been looking at boats online and would like to know what are the next steps you should take? Don’t worry, we have got your back. This article will show you how to complete the transfer of ownership form, where you can get it, if it is the same as the exchange documentation and some other useful details you might want to have a look at before getting involved on a boat transaction. Without further ado, here we
Read MoreMost boat owners know that they must conduct a USCG license renewal every five years. However, were you aware that there is a precise process you must go through to renew your license on time and avoid any penalties? This essay will highlight the top four mistakes people make while renewing their USCG license. Ensure to renew your United States Coast Guard (USCG) vessel license before it runs out so that you may continue to operate legally. Here are some common errors when it comes time to renew your USCG license. Not Renewing On
Read MoreThe small vessel MARAD waiver is a document that the owner of a small vessel may submit to the United States Coast Guard to be excused from complying with certain restrictions that have been established by them. The waiver makes it possible for a small vessel to be utilized for commercial purposes even if it does not satisfy all of the conditions outlined by the US Coast Guard. It is a simple procedure to get and finish the Small Vessel MARAD Waiver, which may provide company owners with much-needed freedom when running their boats. This
Read MoreIn the interest of protecting local boating businesses, the United States Government has certain specific regulations to benefit the American people. To prioritize local vessel owners and those which were built in our country as well, the Maritime Administration has certain rules to give premier access for them to commerce at domestic ports. Because of those directives, some boats that were foreign-built can have some trouble accessing those trade routes. Luckily for them, that is when the Marad waiver comes into place. Let us tell you a bit more about it in this article.
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