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…
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…
USCG boat owners are responsible for educating themselves on the meaning of the term “documented vessel” and how it may affect them. “One that has been issued a marine document by the Coast Guard which evidences the boat’s nationality and compliance with relevant rules and regulations,” the United States Coast Guard (USCG) defines a documented…
Are you the pleased owner of a United States Coast Guard vessel? If this is the case, you know the significance of ensuring that all yacht documentation is always brought up to date. It is necessary that all documentation be protected at all times, regardless of whether the information it contains pertains to the vessel…
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) requires all boat owners to register their vessels with the USCG to maintain track of all boats in its fleet. Coast Guard vessel documentation search by name and HIN might help you find information about your boat’s documents according to
If you are the owner of a boat and have a documentation number from the Coast Guard, then you must know the procedure for renewing your NVDC. In the United States, it is the responsibility of the National Vessel Documentation Center to issue and manage documentation numbers for boats, and they are now in the…
As a legal record, the vessel abstract of title details the vessel’s history of ownership beginning with its construction. It’s a safeguard for you, the owner if a disagreement occurs with a potential buyer or lender. A well-functioning one is essential if you sell your boat, so keep it in good shape. Boat owners must…
Whether you are purchasing a boat for the first time or want to update your paperwork, you must understand the many forms of boat documentation and what each means for you. In this piece, we will discuss the many forms of boat paperwork and advise how to choose the most applicable documentation for your vessel.…