For many boat owners, registering their vessel with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) can be a daunting task. The process can be confusing and time-consuming, especially if you’re new to the world of boating. But registering your vessel with the USCG is an essential step to owning and operating a boat in US waters.…
Summer is already here, and this may well be your last chance to secure that all of your boating documents are in order before setting sail. If that happens to be your case, this article is for you, as we will be talking about the NVDC renewal process and how to take care of it…
“What is a USCG documented vessel?” is asked by many boat owners. If you are one of them, then it is crucial to understand that these USCG documented boats are the vessels recorded in the U.S. Coast Guard’s database of vessels that have been documented (USCG). These papers are issued and registered with the United…
You know that time is running out to renew your United States coast guard documentation. You’re concerned — maybe even scared — at the prospect of not getting everything done in time. Why? Because you’ve heard horror stories of people who weren’t prepared and now have to pay heavy fines and fees because they failed…
Relinquishing a Coast Guard documented vessel is a legal process that varies based on the jurisdiction in which you reside and/or have your boat registered. Arrangements made by the owner of the boat also play a role in how to give up the vessel. Following the steps means the entire process will go smoother and…
If you’re new to the world of boat ownership, you likely have lots of questions, including what is a HIN number. You are in the right place. This article will go over the basics so you understand what the number is and why it’s necessary. This number is unique to your vessel and will appear…
If you own a boat it may need to be registered with the US Coast Guard. The first requirement for national vessel documentation is that you have to be a U.S. citizen. You establish this by filling out form CG-1258. You will also have to establish ownership of the said vessel and what it will…
If you love having your boat out on the open water or if you run a commercial business with your boat, it’s vital to ensure that your boat follows all Coast Guard regulations and that your paperwork is always up to date. Failure to do so is illegal and can lead to fines and perhaps…
When you make the decision to become the owner of a brand new or second hand boat, there are plenty of different rules and regulations that you have to make sure you abide by in order to operate your new vessel on a legal basis. It might not be the first thing that comes to…
When you register your boat with the United States Coast Guard, having your social security number on hand is an important step in the process, as it’s used to establish your American citizenship. When you go through vessel documentation with the USCG registry, it can be done by an individual, corporation, or partnership, as well…