USCG vessel documentation serves to register a vessel in the United States. It dates back to the 11th Act of the First Congress and is one of the oldest roles of the government. The National USCG vessel documentation Center’s Certificate of Documentation for a vessel serves two purposes. Certificate of nationality and authorization for general…
The Problems Associated with USCG Vessel Documentation during the Pandemic
Many people are perplexed about how they will conduct USCG vessel documentation during a pandemic. The Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (OPHPR) anticipates that situations may exist that prevent a state, tribe, or territory from documenting, renewing, or canceling specific health-related papers, such as birth certificates and marriage licenses. One situation that is…
USCG Vessel Documentation From A to Z
Does acquiring USCG vessel documentation seem complicated, or at least more complicated than it should be? Even though you know you have to get your vessel documented, have you found yourself putting it off? That’s perfectly understandable. As busy as we all are, it’s not always easy to carve out space in the day to…
USCG Vessel Documentation and Boat Safety: Ready for Spring
Has the weather started to turn in your area from winter to spring? Have there been more wonderful unseasonably warm days and it feels like it’s time to get your vessel back out on the water? Even though the groundhog saw his shadow, there are some days around America where the air is warm, the…