USCG documentation is not difficult to get; nevertheless, maintaining it might be challenging. This article outlines the measures that need to be taken to ensure that your documentation is in order and provides instructions on how to prevent it from becoming obsolete. As the owner of a yacht, you are well aware of the significance…
Have you been doing your fair share of research on a vessel you are interested in, but are still uncertain if you can trust all of the information you have come across? Is a boat you’ve been checking on “too good to be true”? Those two questions are the most common ones our customers tell…
Vessel documentation renewal is a necessary maintenance item for boats. Regular boat inspections are required to ensure that your vessel is still safe to operate in navigable waters. You may be asked to withdraw your boat from public waterways if you don’t renew the paperwork for your vessel. Many people need a boat to enjoy…
There is no doubt that buying a large boat is a major investment for you. Whether you are buying a yacht, some other recreational vessel or are looking to invest in a commercial vessel, you are going to want to be sure that the boat you are purchasing is of good quality and without any…
There are a lot of alternative methods to handle vessel paperwork, and the NVDC is only one possibility. If you’re a USCG vessel owner, you know that your paperwork has to be updated regularly. You also understand that the NVDC is the institution responsible for conducting this procedure. But did you know that there are…
If you own a boat, you need to ensure it is adequately documented. Your boat may be declared abandoned because of ancient documents and lack of US Coast Guard registration according to
Have you performed some work or maintenance for the owner of an NVDC registered vessel? Have you had a difficult time receiving payment for your services? You may think your options are somewhat limited, but the maritime industry, like most other lines of work, does have protections in place that allow you to recoup what…
Do you have a need to put your own stamp on things? Are you considering changing the name of your NVDC documented vessel? If this is something you’re thinking about, there are a few things you may want to take into account. If you take a moment to learn exactly what goes into the process…
Do you own a boat that you’re considering registering with the U.S. Coast Guard for the first time? If you’re new to filing for documentation with the National Vessel Documentation Center, it may seem like an intimidating process. The truth is, however, though there is some paperwork involved, the overall rewards of registering your boat…
Buying a new boat can be very exciting, but there’s a lot of pressure on your part to get the best deal possible on your vessel. In this day and age, a boat is no minor investment, and the used market has really expanded, with a broad range of dealers and private sellers available to…