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…
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…