The hailing port, it is possible to believe, is solely significant in terms of the actual location of a vessel. And you’d be correct — but you’d be mistaken if you assumed it was just a matter of a vessel’s geographical position. In the United States, experts argue that anything from obtaining a flag of…
Keeping your US Coast Guard documentation up to date is essential for vessel owners to maintain compliance and legal recognition. In this article, we will explore the importance of staying current with USCG documentation renewals and updates and how Vessel Documentation Online simplifies the process, ensuring a seamless experience. The Significance of USCG Documentation Renewals…
Finding relevant boat documentation can be done in a couple of ways. One such way is to do a USCG vessel documentation search by name. This can help you find a document issued by the United States Coast Guard, even if you don’t have all of the relevant information. With just a name, you can…
Do you know what to do when a hurricane strikes your harbor in terms of your vessel, but you aren’t sure what to do in terms of your vessel documentation? When a hurricane or other natural disaster strikes, the most important thing, obviously, is that you and yours are safe and sound. As a site…
When it comes to performing a USCG documentation search, there’s no need to go elsewhere. To get a boat history report, go to our website at US Vessel Documentation Center and input your vessel’s official number or name. We will then supply you with a report with all of the information you need. This will…
USCG vessel documentation is required for boats that measure over five net tons. In the old days, the paperwork to be documented was filled out by hand and mailed in. Then you’d have to wait for the approval and the documentation to be mailed back to you. Now, in the 21st century, it’s much faster…
You waited a long time to finally buy your first real recreational boat, and you cannot wait to take it on your first big trip along the coast or out into the ocean waters. You have done everything correctly, gotten your state registration and have all the safety checks and features you need. You decided…
As of this writing, New Year’s Eve is just ahead of us. Are you going out on the water with friends and family? Even if you end up reading this blog long after the holiday has passed, there’s plenty of safety advice that should serve you well for Christmas, the 4th of July, and any…
According to the U.S. Coast Guard Boarding Policy, a vessel hailed by a Coast Guard vessel is required to heave to or maneuver as directed so as to permit a boarding team to come aboard. Other Federal, state or local maritime law enforcement officials may also board and examine the vessel. The U.S. Coast Guard…
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…