You’ve decided to get your USCG license renewal before it becomes invalid. The fact that you acquired your boat immediately after receiving your license or that you did so five or even ten years ago does not matter; the document must be updated. However, the last thing you want to do is spend time filling…
In the United States, a first preferred ship mortgage is a mortgage secured by a vessel that has been registered with the United States Coast Guard. A First Ship Mortgage is a mortgage that takes precedence over all other mortgages and is secured by real estate (in this case, the ship) according to
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…
Did you know those small sailboat owners might qualify for a remission of the registration fee? Those who own small vessels are free from paying the yearly Restricted Area Clearance yearly under the Small Vessel MARAD Waiver. Small vessel owners will find the Small Vessel MARAD Waiver a valuable resource. This waiver relieves property owners…
If you are a yacht owner who needs all yacht documentation forms, come to the US Vessel Documentation Center. A wide range of online services and printable documents are available to you as an official government resource, and we are here to help you with your boat paperwork. We are open from 8 a.m. to…
A Certificate of Documentation (CoD) validates their ownership and operational competence for vessels. The US Coast Guard requires that you submit this paperwork to prove that you’ve passed the statutory safety testing of your boat before it sets sail. For pleasure vessels under 79 feet, no certificates of documentation (CoD) are needed, and no specific…
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…
Sailing should be all about pleasure and relaxation, or just another way to generate revenue. Why should a ship’s paperwork become a major issue? Learn what is USCG documentation, why do you need it, what are its advantages and are and where to get it. You must carry the vessel documentation with you at all…
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…
Owning a copy of your vessel documentation can get you out of many situations. It´s important that you have a legal paper to back your documentation in case something happens to it. Read further to learn all you need to get your copy right away. Keep in mind that you can only apply for a…