Did you know that there are weight requirements for US-documented vessels? To be documented by the United States Coast Guard, your boat has to meet these weight requirements. If they are below the necessary weight, your vessel can still be registered, but will need to be done at the state level, rather than with the…
A United States Coast Guard Certification of Documentation has lots of advantages you may not be aware of. Documenting your boat is important if you need it, and very useful even if it isn’t completely mandatory for your recreational vessel. Keep reading to find out more. There are many reasons why you would like to…
US Coast Guard documentation search is a powerful tool that allows vessel owners and enthusiasts to access valuable information about documented vessels. In this article, we will explore the importance of USCG documentation search, its benefits, and how Vessel Documentation Online simplifies the search process, empowering users to find the information they need efficiently. The…
The small vessel MARAD waiver is a document that the owner of a small vessel may submit to the United States Coast Guard to be excused from complying with certain restrictions that have been established by them. The waiver makes it possible for a small vessel to be utilized for commercial purposes even if it…
Are you a proud owner of a vessel that has been registered in the United States? If this is the case, did you know that you may now complete the U.S. coast guard vessel documentation procedure entirely online? In order to get your vessel documented, all you need is an internet connection, and the US…
Has it come time to sell your vessel? Or, alternatively, have you closed a deal and are going to buy a new vessel? Should that be the case, then it’s probably time to utilize the vessel transfer of ownership form at our site. This is the form that will enable you to transfer ownership of…
Do you want to secure a boat loan but don’t know how? Has financing your vessel been a bit trickier than you might like? That’s where a Preferred Ship’s Mortgage (and then later, a Satisfaction of Mortgage form) can come in quite handy. With these forms (and others) you can get that loan you need…
If you’re a US vessel owner, it’s essential to know how the Omicron variant could affect your vessel. As a boat owner, you want to make sure that you are compliant with all United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations. Recently, there has been some confusion over how the Omicron variant affects boats sailing in US…
Have you been trying to stand up to date with your vessel documentation? Are you concerned about getting late fees for turning in your documents just a moment late? Do you have so much “on your plate” right now that it’s difficult to keep everything straight? As vessel owners ourselves, we absolutely know that feeling.…
If you are new to the boating world you probably may have come across some of the boating vocabularies you are not yet familiar with. Terms like “Marad waiver”, “claim of lien” or “change of endorsement” are pretty common when it comes to vessel documentation, but if one is not yet habituated he or she…