Your boat’s Abstract of Title is an important document that you need to keep on hand at all times. However, it’s often filled with abbreviations that can be overwhelming and confusing. For that reason, it’s a great idea to become familiar with the most common acronyms that you might see on your Abstract of Title.…
At Vessel Documentation Online, we understand the significance of smooth and efficient vessel documentation processes. From initial registration to the creation of abstract of title, each step plays a crucial role in establishing and protecting vessel ownership. In this article, we will take you on a journey through the intricacies of vessel documentation, highlighting the…
If you are just taking your first steps in the boating industry, you will probably not be familiar yet with the different boat denominations, or even with the pertinent boat documentation. When people reach us, we are often asked questions like “Does my vessel have to be documented with the United States Coast Guard (USCG)?”…
All documentation filed to the Coast Guard for a specific vessel is recorded in an abstract of title. However, it isn’t exactly accurate to say that it is the authoritative history of titles. If a boat has been registered in another country or state before, the abstract may not contain all relevant dates and events. …
Records submitted to the Coast Guard for a specific vessel are kept in a vessel abstract of title. However, claiming that it is the definitive history of titles isn’t entirely correct either. If a boat has previously been registered in a different nation or state, the abstract may not include all of the important dates…
Have you been looking for second-hand vessels but you are not yet sure about buying them? Did you conduct the proper research but you are still uncertain about what you found? Don’t feel bad about it, it happens to everybody. That’s the reason why the United States Coast Guard (USCG) came up with this document:…
Are you looking into a vessel that you’re interested in, but aren’t sure if you can trust the information you’ve come across? Have you been talking to a motivated seller and want to make sure that what you’re hearing isn’t “too good to be true?” Those are just some of the reasons that vessel owners…
Interested in acquiring a boat that may arouse suspicion regarding its owner or previous owners? Sometimes the price might be tempting, but it could hide mortgages and liens with it. Beware of wrongful vessel owners that want to get rid of unpaid debts by passing them to you. In order to make things right with…
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…
Have you been doing your fair share of research on a vessel you are interested in, but are still uncertain if you can trust all of the information you have come across? Is a boat you’ve been checking on “too good to be true”? Those two questions are the most common ones our customers tell…