Owning a copy of your vessel documentation can get you out of many situations. It´s important that you have a legal paper to back your documentation in case something happens to it. Read further to learn all you need to get your copy right away. Keep in mind that you can only apply for a…
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…
Did you recently come into possession of a vessel that you want to use in a commercial capacity but aren’t sure if it was made in America? Do you have a boat that may not exactly be “new,” and you know it wasn’t made in the United States and you want to see if you…
Have you already applied for renewal or reinstatement and you are still waiting for your USCG documentation papers to come along? Are you worried you haven’t received any news from the authorities yet? Maybe you want to have everything ready for your favorite fisheries season but still can’t get past twiddling your thumbs. Back in…
After years of dreaming about getting a ship to enjoy the water life you always wished for, you finally made up your mind. A little vessel documentation lookup is important before getting down to business. After all, you want to buy yourself a boat, not a problem, right? Sometimes, the rush and emotion of investing…
Have you grown tired of searching the web for hours trying to find the USCG documentation you need to deal with your vessel’s paperwork? Not only that: once you have found what you are looking for, then you have to take the time to fill in endless forms and deal with the correspondent authorities. Take…
Becoming a vessel owner is a long-term commitment. Regardless of whether you are using it for recreational purposes or commercial ventures, there is a great deal of maintenance and research that can go into caring for your vessel. Before you even purchase it, however, you want to make sure that you have thoroughly researched a…
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…
Every car owner or homeowner knows to check the history of the vehicle or building before making a financial commitment. This isn’t a good rule of thumb that’s exclusive to buying a car or home though, it applies to your vessel too! If you’re in the market for a vessel, whether it’s for commercial or…
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…