You have been dreaming about this moment since you were little – the day when you can go out and purchase a recreational boat of your very own. Whether you grew up around boats for your entire life, or simply thought about the chance to own a special boat or yacht of your own someday,…
Sailing should be all about pleasure and relaxation, or just another way to generate revenue. Why should a ship’s paperwork become a major issue? Learn what is USCG documentation, why do you need it, what are its advantages and are and where to get it. You must carry the vessel documentation with you at all…
Are you worried about your USCG Certificate of Documentation expiring? Do you not know, off the top of your head, when exactly your certificate will expire? These are concerns that vessel owners have had essentially since the United States instituted vessel documentation. Here at our site, one of our main goals was to make the…
When you own any sailing vessel, recreational or commercial, and you take the vessel out into the open waters around the United States, you are subject to the rules and regulations set forth by the United States Coast Guard. It is the responsibility of the Coast Guard to protect our waters, and part of their…
As the leaves fall, are you ready for one last summer ride on the water with your friends and family? Do you want to wring every last bit of summer fun out of the water? If you’re like so many vessel owners, that’s what autumnal boating is all about. There’s nothing like seeing the leaves…
If you have recently purchased a large boat, either for recreational purposes or commercial purposes, there are steps you need to take before you can legally put the boat in the water and traverse the seas. You need to make sure your boat is registered properly, either with the state that you live in or…
There are many different forms that vessel owners and prospective vessel owners need to be aware of. This documentation is what allows vessel owners to legally take their boats out onto the water, and to operate any commercial ventures in compliance with all the relevant regulations. It’s also used to establish ownership. These forms are…
It’s never too early or too late to decide on boating gifts. Some of the National Vessel Documentation Center favorite items could be kits, items that fit the season and things that could offer safety to the boating experience. One of the most popular ones is a fender kit in assorted colors. Small fenders are…
You want to be in compliance with your vessel documentation. However, to do that, you have to know your vessel documentation status. Once you know that, we can help with the rest. The process of getting the right documentation for your vessel may seem difficult or even confusing. Indeed, that’s part of the reason we…
Wondering whether you should get vessel documentation over state registration? If your recreational ship measures over five net tons, there are many reasons to consider documentation. US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation: What Is It? Vessel documentation is a form of registration at a national level, while registration reaches the state level only. It’s one of…