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…
When you own or operate a boat, whether for commercial or recreational purposes, it’s important to be aware of the Coast Guard safety requirements that go along with it. In addition to following the laws regarding safety on the water, there is some safety equipment that you must have on board your vessel at all…
For many small boat owners, their first query is “What is a vessel certificate of documentation?” This is a typical question since the documentation process is tricky and daunting. Documentation is a kind of registration that registers your vessel with the USCG. It demonstrates that you’re permitted to utilize your boat in U.S. commerce. However,…
If you want to avoid going to a brick-and-mortar Vessel Documentation Center, you will be happy to know that you can complete most, if not all, of your vessel paperwork online. Not only can this save you time, but it also saves effort. No more filling out papers by hand, and then having to mail…
It is common knowledge that having a vessel that is properly documented may provide its owner with a variety of advantages. There are a lot of benefits that come along with making your US Coast Guard documented vessels official, much lower costs, and simpler travel. One of those benefits is easier travel. But what exactly…
Have you tried to file your Coast Guard Documentation, whether online or in person, and found that it’s more difficult than it should be? Does it seem like whenever you sit down to actually finish the work you find it takes so, so long? You aren’t alone in that. Many of us here are vessel…
Have you been searching online for an easier way to complete your vessel documentation, yet everything you find actually makes it more challenging? Does each “Coast Guard documentation center” you encounter seem more confusing than the one before it? That was certainly our experience before we put together our site. When we sat down to…
There is no doubt that buying a large boat is a major investment for you. Whether you are buying a yacht, some other recreational vessel or are looking to invest in a commercial vessel, you are going to want to be sure that the boat you are purchasing is of good quality and without any…
Vessel documentation renewal is a necessary maintenance item for boats. Regular boat inspections are required to ensure that your vessel is still safe to operate in navigable waters. You may be asked to withdraw your boat from public waterways if you don’t renew the paperwork for your vessel. Many people need a boat to enjoy…
Do you feel like you need to get your vessel documented, but aren’t 100% sure that’s the right course of action? Do you read names like “CG 1258 form” and your eyes glaze over? Most vessel owners didn’t buy a vessel just so that they could learn some new form of jargon. That form is…