There is a set of USCG hailing port requirements that you should be aware of when you register your boat. Knowing what they are and how to comply with them is an important part of being a responsible boat owner. At the same time, it ensures that your documentation is current and accurate with the…
Whether you’re a seasoned boat owner or you’re buying your first watercraft, you are probably aware that there are quite a bit of rules and regulations that go along with owning a boat. Understanding them and being able to follow them is part of your responsibility, both on the water and when your boat is…
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…
Did you move your vessel from one hailing port to another and want to change the documentation to reflect that? Or, alternatively, did you just get your vessel documented, and aren’t entirely sure how to mark the port from which your vessel hails? There’s all kinds of questions asked by vessel documentation forms that first-time…
All boats registered with the federal government must choose a “hailing port.” The vessel owner must specify a hailing port on the boat when applying for a Certificate of Documentation. Once selected, the chosen port may no longer be modified and must be permanently attached to the ship if you require help. A hailing port…