In case you are not aware, USCG documentation is an official form of identification throughout the country. Using recorded boats as collateral for preferred mortgages has been a common practice in the maritime industry since the twentieth century. USCG documentation opens up more possibilities for financing and enhances your ability to obtain a loan. Your…
As a boat owner, there are several processes that you may need to do to document your boat properly with the United States Coast Guard. The Coast Guard has a division dedicated to vessel documentation called the National Vessel Documentation Center, or NVDC for short. The NVDC handles all the paperwork involved in documentation of…
If you have been wondering about what you need to do when you want to get your United States Coast Guard (USCG) for the first time you have come to the right place. This article will explain to you the steps you need to take to get your initial vessel documentation, when you can choose…
The yearly obligation to submit paperwork to the National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC) seems challenging for many people who own boats registered with the United States Coast Guard (USCG). NVDC forms are one method for completing this procedure; however, there are now other, more straightforward methods available. In this article, we will investigate a few…
If you want to avoid going to a brick-and-mortar Vessel Documentation Center, you will be happy to know that you can complete most, if not all, of your vessel paperwork online. Not only can this save you time, but it also saves effort. No more filling out papers by hand, and then having to mail…
You have been dreaming about this moment since you were little – the day when you can go out and purchase a recreational boat of your very own. Whether you grew up around boats for your entire life, or simply thought about the chance to own a special boat or yacht of your own someday,…
You should be aware that to operate your boat legally in the United States, you must obtain paperwork from the National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC). This is the case if you are a boat owner who resides in the United States. But imagine for a moment if there was another option than the NVDC. However,…
When you own any sailing vessel, recreational or commercial, and you take the vessel out into the open waters around the United States, you are subject to the rules and regulations set forth by the United States Coast Guard. It is the responsibility of the Coast Guard to protect our waters, and part of their…
If you have recently purchased a large boat, either for recreational purposes or commercial purposes, there are steps you need to take before you can legally put the boat in the water and traverse the seas. You need to make sure your boat is registered properly, either with the state that you live in or…
It’s never too early or too late to decide on boating gifts. Some of the National Vessel Documentation Center favorite items could be kits, items that fit the season and things that could offer safety to the boating experience. One of the most popular ones is a fender kit in assorted colors. Small fenders are…