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…
You know that our vessel documentation portal is used for initial documentation, renewing it, all that kind of thing. But, have you ever looked at our site and wondered: “what are some of those other forms for?” It might not seem like a pressing need right now, but as a vessel owner, you know that…
Sometimes it becomes necessary to remove a boat from the USCG documentation center. When that happens, there’s a process that needs to be followed to ensure that all of the proper parties are informed of the deletion. A Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation contains all paperwork relevant to the vessel and is where a letter…
While our site’s primary concern is boat documentation, we always want to take an opportunity to remind our customers to be as safe as possible. That’s a priority of ours when it’s summer, the air is warm, the sun is hot, and the days seemingly last forever. It’s perhaps even more important now, as it’s…