Are you thinking about a USCG-documented vessel? If you do so, you will help ensure that you have all the required protections in place, protecting your boat and the crew members on board. However, it might be challenging to know where to begin when it comes to obtaining a vessel documented by the USCG. For…
If you have been in the boating industry for a while, at this point you are probably familiar with what the Coast Guard Boat Registration is. If you are not, however, this article will tell you everything you need to know about the subject. As a yacht owner you are probably well aware of the…
The maritime world isn’t a cheap one and, as a boat owner, it’s a good idea to do what you can to protect your investment. This is true if you are buying a boat, but also goes for lenders who help finance the purchase of a vessel. So how does a USCG document lookup come…
In the process of selling your yacht, are you making sure that all of the necessary paperwork is in order? A boat bill of sale may be all that’s required to seal the deal. There is a chance that is the case. Unless, of course, you possess a registered vessel. It isn’t a bill of…
Are you a vessel owner required to do a USCG license renewal shortly? If that’s the case, you’re lucky since this manual will provide you with all the information you want on the procedure. We will give information on what documentation and costs are required in renewing your license, as well as recommendations on how…
You received a letter in the mail from the Coast Guard reminding you to renew your USCG documentation. Maybe you have never renewed it before, or perhaps this is your first renewal. Either way, you may have some questions about the process and how much it costs. Like registering a car, renewing documentation does not…
If you have been wondering about what you need to do when you want to get your United States Coast Guard (USCG) for the first time you have come to the right place. This article will explain to you the steps you need to take to get your initial vessel documentation, when you can choose…
While shipwrecks might not happen all the time, they do occur and there are plenty of lost ships lying on the ocean floor to prove it. Finding these wrecked ships naturally involves US Coast Guard vessel documentation as the records about the watercraft play a big role in the process. This guide will give you…
Whether you are a U.S. Coast Guard boat owner looking for a mortgage, you may wonder if there is a unique program designed just for people in your situation. In any case, there is! Borrowers who meet the requirements for the preferred ship mortgage program offered by the United States Coast Guard are eligible to…
Whether you’re a seasoned boat owner or you’re buying your first watercraft, you are probably aware that there are quite a bit of rules and regulations that go along with owning a boat. Understanding them and being able to follow them is part of your responsibility, both on the water and when your boat is…