Have you been trying to stand up to date with your vessel documentation? Are you concerned about getting late fees for turning in your documents just a moment late? Do you have so much “on your plate” right now that it’s difficult to keep everything straight? As vessel owners ourselves, we absolutely know that feeling.…
Has it come time to transfer your boat to a new owner? Are you considering bringing in a new owner to your ownership team and aren’t sure exactly what that would entail? When it comes to vessel documentation, you can’t be too careful – particularly when it comes to transferring ownership. Those are just some…
Any boat emergency kit can keep you safe and sound while you’re sailing on rough water or seas. Most shipwrecked cases are a result of the crew not carrying an emergency boat kit. If you go sailing, either for three hours or several days, you must ensure that you have a plan, in case…
When dealing with a Certificate of Documentation, such as getting a certified copy, a replacement, or deletion, it’s important to know there exists a form for each one of these options. Let’s take a look at them so you can figure out which one you need. Applying For A Certified Copy Of Documentation If you…
Do you have a vessel that was manufactured somewhere other than America that you still want to use for commerce in the United States? Does it feel like there’s no way to use a foreign-built vessel to make money? As you probably know, a vessel can only be documented if it’s owned by an American…
Do you know what to do when a hurricane strikes your harbor in terms of your vessel, but you aren’t sure what to do in terms of your vessel documentation? When a hurricane or other natural disaster strikes, the most important thing, obviously, is that you and yours are safe and sound. As a site…
Did you move your vessel from one hailing port to another and want to change the documentation to reflect that? Or, alternatively, did you just get your vessel documented, and aren’t entirely sure how to mark the port from which your vessel hails? There’s all kinds of questions asked by vessel documentation forms that first-time…
Vessel dealers are like real estate agents. People ask them to find US Marine Boats they can purchase. Ship owners hire them to represent them when they need to sell their vessel. As for the commissions, it’s usually the seller who pays it, not the buyer. But brokers have an obligation to both the buyer and the…
You waited a long time to finally buy your first real recreational boat, and you cannot wait to take it on your first big trip along the coast or out into the ocean waters. You have done everything correctly, gotten your state registration and have all the safety checks and features you need. You decided…
As of this writing, New Year’s Eve is just ahead of us. Are you going out on the water with friends and family? Even if you end up reading this blog long after the holiday has passed, there’s plenty of safety advice that should serve you well for Christmas, the 4th of July, and any…