USCG boat owners are responsible for educating themselves on the meaning of the term “documented vessel” and how it may affect them. “One that has been issued a marine document by the Coast Guard which evidences the boat’s nationality and compliance with relevant rules and regulations,” the United States Coast Guard (USCG) defines a documented…
A new method is available that makes it simple, quick, and straightforward to look for the paperwork associated with your boat. The USCG has just launched an online vessel documentation search tool that allows you to search by vessel name or hull number. Even the paperwork may be printed off directly from your computer if…
When you first receive your Merchant Marine Credentials (MMC) so that you can captain a commercial vessel, it is a momentous step for you and can open up some great career opportunities. Once you have your credentials, it is important that you do everything necessary to maintain them and renew them when you need to…
You have been dreaming about this moment since you were little – the day when you can go out and purchase a recreational boat of your very own. Whether you grew up around boats for your entire life, or simply thought about the chance to own a special boat or yacht of your own someday,…
A common approach when researching for a US documented vessel NVDC Database search before purchasing it is to check the USCG website for the vessel’s name and any further information you may be interested in learning about it. If you need to find out who owns a boat and who is listed on the title, you…
Is it on your wish list to own a boat? Do you want to sell your boat? If that’s the case, this article is here to walk you through the steps and provide you with the information of what you’ll need to sell your boat’s vessel documentation. When it comes to selling a boat, there…
If you’re a boat owner, you know that you need an abstract of title. But what is it, and what do you use it for? An abstract of title is a document that provides details regarding the previous owners of a specific vessel. It contains details about the vessel’s first owner, any owners who came…
Vessel owners must have a copy of the USCG Certificate of Documentation CG-1270. This certificate demonstrates that your vessel complies with the requirements of the United States Coast Guard for commercial operation. It is possible that you will not be able to legally operate your vessel in certain waters if you do not have this…
The procedure of USCG documentation processing may be lengthy and time-consuming at times. According to
Are you planning on taking your vessel out on the water this summer? Are you concerned that your boating documents may expire before you can enjoy a summer of boating activities? If this is the case, you should take action right once to ensure that your USCG documentation is in order. It is possible to…