Do you know exactly how you want to use your new vessel, yet aren’t sure how to do so while in compliance with the Coast Guard? Does it seem like the rules to what you can and can’t do with your vessel are arbitrary at best? Using your vessel in a manner you see fit…
Owning a vessel is something that many people dream of but do not often get the chance to realize. However, if the opportunity comes along for you, and you have the means to make it happen, owning a boat can be one of the truly great joys of your life. As a first-time boat owner,…
Did you know that some vessel documentation services are available to boat owners at the US vessel documentation center? If you are looking for information on registering your boat, renewing your registration, or changing your address, the team at the documentation center can help. Plus, they can provide you with all the necessary forms and…
Proper maritime documentation is a need for everyone who owns a boat or other watercraft. Picking up a vessel means you agree to terms with the government that controls every aspect of your ownership. If you’re the owner of a ship, you need to know the meaning of each shipping paperwork. Your ownership of property…
Maritime documentation may seem like an endless maze of bureaucracy, but finding key information about a vessel doesn’t have to be difficult. At Vessel Documentation Online LLC, we make it easier to uncover verified, relevant facts about documented vessels with tools like our Coast Guard Search By Name feature. Whether you’re interested in buying a…
Heavy weather can be a dangerous condition while you’re out on the water. Even if you’re careful enough, the dangerous combination of weather and water can still surprise you. During the boating season, heat waves can bring storms unexpectedly. They’re worse than getting seasick. The good thing is that you can take steps to ensure…
Did your vessel certificate of documentation recently expire and you aren’t sure what to do? Now that your certificate has expired, does it seem like you’re out of options? While it may feel that way, it is not the case. There is still a way to get your documentation valid again so that you can…
Do you know what you want to use your vessel for and are seeking the right way to stay in compliance with the Coast Guard? Have you reached the part of the Initial Registration form that asks for your “endorsement” and aren’t sure what to do? While there are many confusing parts to USCG documentation…
Have you found yourself saying: “this is the year I’m going to get my United States Coast Guard documentation done ahead of time?” Does it seem like you just keep putting off filling out these forms and putting it off until so much time has passed? It’s no wonder. Just about no one likes to…
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…