We believe that a “National Vessel Documentation Center” should make the documentation process easier for vessel owners. This shouldn’t sound like a revolutionary idea, but it kind of is. The documentation process, as you can probably tell if you’ve dealt with it before, is old. It goes back to the very first Congress of the…
Did you just get the vessel of your dreams, and aren’t sure whether or not you have to get it documented? Does it feel like documentation might be the right course of action for your vessel, but you don’t want to just “jump into it?” Documenting your vessel is a decision that many vessel owners…
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…
There is great joy involved when you purchase your first yacht. The moment you make your decision to buy the boat, whether it is brand new or from a previous owner, your thoughts immediately turn to the days, you will get to spend on the waters, traveling to new places and taking vacations in a…
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…
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…
A lifejacket or a personal flotation device is a must-have item in your boat. It keeps you afloat if you fall off your boat or in case of sinking. It’s also the most useful item if you get stranded after your boat experienced a serious problem. Don’t just buy an item because of its color,…
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 are considering purchasing a yacht or other large vessel, either for commercial or recreational purposes, it is important that you start to familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations set forth by the U.S. Coast Guard. You want to make sure you are in complete compliance with all the laws so that you…
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…