Are you in the process of deciding what you’re going to use your vessel for? Do you think you’re going to get a Certificate of Documentation but want to be 100% sure it’s the right call? That makes all the sense in the world. For many folks, they need to document their vessels. It’s the…
Do you want to secure financing for your vessel? Does it seem like the right thing to do, for your finances, your vessel, and your future, is to get a ship’s mortgage? People all over avail themselves of this option. It’s a great way to get the vessel you want while also being able to…
Have you reached the point where it’s time to take on new owners for your vessel? Is someone transferring the ownership of their vessel to you, or are you transferring the ownership of your vessel to someone else? These are important, private matters between people. However, they also have to be properly documented, too. There…
Have you found yourself saying: “this is the year I’m going to get my United States Coast Guard documentation done ahead of time?” Does it seem like you just keep putting off filling out these forms and putting it off until so much time has passed? It’s no wonder. Just about no one likes to…
Have you been looking for a way to complete your USCG forms that is easier and simpler? Does it feel like every online Documentation Center actually makes the documentation process more onerous? At our vessel documentation site, we understand that just about all vessel owners would rather do anything other than fill out documentation. So,…
As of this writing, New Year’s Eve is just ahead of us. Are you going out on the water with friends and family? Even if you end up reading this blog long after the holiday has passed, there’s plenty of safety advice that should serve you well for Christmas, the 4th of July, and any…
When we started our U. S. Vessel Documentation Online site, we wanted to build a USCG portal that was for vessel owners. Our customers aren’t the authorities, but rather, the people who own the vessels. So, our site’s design reflects that. We’ve done everything with the expressed goal in mind of making the documentation process…
Have you tried to renew your USCG documentation and found it complicated? Do you procrastinate completing your USCG license renewal application because it seems like you just don’t have the time to do it? These are common concerns. This time of year (and really, any time of year) we all have so many responsibilities and…
Have you ever been in a sailboat race? It can be thrilling, frustrating, crushing, and exhilarating – all in a manner of a few seconds. As the race is so dependent upon factors that no person can control, (such as the wind, the waves, weather, and more), sometimes the courses have to be altered. What…
Are you wondering if your vessel qualifies for USCG documentation? Does it seem like the rules about which vessels can be documented and which vessels have to be documented seem contradictory at best? Vessel owners have felt that way for many years. While documenting your vessel is important (particularly if you’re in certain fields) it…