Did you know that vessel owners in the United States are required to hold various documents? An Operator’s License or a Certificate of Documentation are two examples. As a ship owner, you have likely heard of multiple forms for USCG documentation that must be completed. However, what exactly are they, and what do they signify?…
If you are just taking your first steps in the boating industry, you will probably not be familiar yet with the different boat denominations, or even with the pertinent boat documentation. When people reach us, we are often asked questions like “Does my vessel have to be documented with the United States Coast Guard (USCG)?”…
Many industries are making the shift to digital portals for documentation and the boating industry is no exception. Not only is it much faster to submit your paperwork through an online portal, but it’s also much more convenient, as you can take care of the job anywhere instead of having to visit a physical documentation…
Interested in acquiring a boat that may arouse suspicion regarding its owner or previous owners? Sometimes the price might be tempting, but it could hide mortgages and liens with it. Beware of wrongful vessel owners that want to get rid of unpaid debts by passing them to you. In order to make things right with…
Although it is not compulsory, there is a slight chance you might want to get your USCG Boat Documentation. If your vessel measures over 5 tons (the minimum required to register your ship) there are some benefits you can take advantage of, by only submitting a form to the United States Coast Guard. Read on…
When you register your boat with the United States Coast Guard, having your social security number on hand is an important step in the process, as it’s used to establish your American citizenship. When you go through vessel documentation with the USCG registry, it can be done by an individual, corporation, or partnership, as well…
Have you reached the point where it’s time to take on new owners for your vessel? Is someone transferring the ownership of their vessel to you, or are you transferring the ownership of your vessel to someone else? These are important, private matters between people. However, they also have to be properly documented, too. There…
Have you searched all over the internet for a site that made it easier and not harder to get your vessel documentation? Does it feel like every time you find a site that says it can help you with your vessel documentation, it’s really just cumbersome and difficult to use? When we created our vessel…
Does it feel like it takes too long for vessel renewal in the US? Have you ever tried to send in your vessel renewal only to wait, and wait, and wait… just to end having to wait some more for it to go through? As vessel owners ourselves, we understand just how frustrating that can…
If you are the owner of a boat owned by the USCG, you know the significance of completing and turning in your paperwork every year. However, were you aware that the USCG documentation procedure may be completed far more quickly and easily by using the website provided by the U.S Vessel Documentation Center? We can…