Are you interested in obtaining a mortgage? If you follow these instructions, you will get the USCG satisfaction of mortgage. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) wants you to be satisfied with your purchase and themselves. They want your mortgage to be a profitable investment for them, so they want it to be a good…
Do you want to get the right US Coast Guard vessel documentation for your vessel, but aren’t sure where to begin? Does the entire idea of vessel documentation feel opaque or even confusing? As vessel owners ourselves, we were in those same shoes. “Filling out vessel documentation” sounds like “taking a math test” yet for…
If you are the owner of a boat owned by the US Coast Guard, you are aware of the significance of maintaining your vessel’s documentation. The amount of time necessary to acquire an abstract of title for a vessel is a topic of inquiry for many owners. In the following blog post, we will explain…
When you own and operate a boat, it’s necessary to renew USCG vessel documentation, according to the schedule for your vessel and its purpose. This paperwork is a legal requirement and pertains to maritime activities, international travel, and keeping your boating life legal, whether it’s recreational or commercial. As we get closer to 2024, you…
Is it possible for you to finance your vessel more cost-effectively? You may wish to apply for a preferred ship mortgage if this is the case. It is possible to profit from cheap interest rates and flexible repayment choices if you get this form of a mortgage. There are specific requirements to be met to…
Do you want to use your documented vessel to transport people but aren’t sure how to make sure it’s in compliance with the powers that be? Are you filling out your initial documentation and are a bit stumped by the part that says “Endorsements for Which Application is Made?” These “endorsements” are actually critical to…
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…