There is no doubt that buying a large boat is a major investment for you. Whether you are buying a yacht, some other recreational vessel or are looking to invest in a commercial vessel, you are going to want to be sure that the boat you are purchasing is of good quality and without any…
Where to Find the Coast Guard Application You Need?
There is great joy involved when you purchase your first yacht. The moment you make your decision to buy the boat, whether it is brand new or from a previous owner, your thoughts immediately turn to the days, you will get to spend on the waters, traveling to new places and taking vacations in a…
Where Do You Go for Ship Documentation?
One of the responsibilities you have as a ship owner, whether it is commercial or recreational, is to make sure your ship complies with current rules and regulations. For recreational vessels, often this simply means registering your vessel in the state you live in. However, depending on the size of your vessel, you may want…
Filing a Mortgage Lien Release When Selling Your Boat
There can be many reasons why you might want to sell your boat. Perhaps you have not used it as often as you thought you might when you first bought it and feel you would be better off letting it go. It may be that you are ready to purchase a newer vessel or one…
USCG NVDC Tips to Prevent a Tow
There’re some common mistakes or reasons boaters make that make them require a tow. Either by omission or ignorance, these basic errors happen almost every day. Keep in mind these USCG NVDC tips to prevent a tow. They may save you some good money and some painful headaches. Problem with gas One of the most…
Are You Thinking about USCG Ship Documentation for Your Boat for the First Time?
Do you own a boat that you’re considering registering with the U.S. Coast Guard for the first time? If you’re new to filing for documentation with the National Vessel Documentation Center, it may seem like an intimidating process. The truth is, however, though there is some paperwork involved, the overall rewards of registering your boat…
The Difference Between US Vessel Registration and Documentation
Owning a yacht, large pleasure boat or commercial vessel is a big step for you. Boats like this can bring you great pleasure and can be a fine way to develop a business or career. When you own a boat of a larger size like this, you need to explore your options regarding documentation and…
How You Can Minimize Pollution with Your USCG Documented Boat
If you own a boat, you understand the vast importance of maintaining the health of our waterways. Sometimes, however, no matter how hard you try, your USCG documented boat can release pollution while at sea. By staying up-to-date on the latest federal pollution regulations, as well as knowing some simple best practices, you can greatly…
Changing Your NVDC Registered Vessel’s Name and Ship Documentation
Do you have a need to put your own stamp on things? Are you considering changing the name of your NVDC documented vessel? If this is something you’re thinking about, there are a few things you may want to take into account. If you take a moment to learn exactly what goes into the process…
USCG Documentation Expires – What You Must Do?
In today’s fast-paced world, we tend to miss a lot of things. It could be your partner’s birthday or parents’ anniversary. With so many things to remember, you may forget to renew your boat’s annual USCG documentation. Renewing boat documentation is vital so you can use the ship on the water legally. But if…