Although the vast majority of boat excursions take place without any kind of obstacle or hitch, when you are out in the open water it is absolutely vital that you operate with the utmost safety and are clued up on all the various ways that you are able to display your distress and signal for…
You must have a solid understanding of yacht documentation if you are the owner of a USCG vessel. Documentation is the only thing that can establish that your vessel is registered with the United States Coast Guard and that it complies with all of the rules that are currently in effect. If you do not…
If you are the owner of a boat owned by the USCG, you know the significance of completing and turning in your paperwork every year. However, were you aware that the USCG documentation procedure may be completed far more quickly and easily by using the website provided by the U.S Vessel Documentation Center? We can…
When you own and operate a boat, you must adhere to USCG Boat Lettering Requirements, which detail how and where you need to display your boat number and name. Keep in mind that you can identify your boat as state-registered or federally registered, but not both. That means that if your boat is registered at…
Your United States Coast Guard registration is a one-and-done kind of event. You will have to renew it on a regular basis, which keeps it current and accurate at all times. By keeping up with the renewal process, you invest in your boat on a long-term basis by paying attention to compliance, safety and other…
Sustainability is a hot topic right now and it’s trending in many industries. It’s a practice of preserving our natural resources and maritime matters are no exception to the rule. Being sustainable is important for protecting the oceans and the creatures that live in them. Proper vessel documentation plays a role in this in a…
Understanding the U.S. Coast Guard requirements and staying familiar with them is an important part of owning a boat. If you happen to get stopped while out on the water, which is usually a routine check, you will be required to produce documentation for your vessel, much like you do when pulled over on the…
Do you want to sell your boat trailer? A bill of sale is an important document that goes along with the transaction, so understanding it, as well as the process for completing the forms is important. A lot of vital information is contained on the bill of sale, so making sure it’s accurate is also…
Many people are perplexed about how they will conduct USCG vessel documentation during a pandemic. The Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (OPHPR) anticipates that situations may exist that prevent a state, tribe, or territory from documenting, renewing, or canceling specific health-related papers, such as birth certificates and marriage licenses. One situation that is…
As a boat owner, you are probably familiar with all the requirements you have to comply with before navigating your vessel. The US Coast Guard is the institution that administers all of the needed documentation with the help of the National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC). Our goal, at the US Vessel Documentation Center (UVDC), is…