The hailing port, it is possible to believe, is solely significant in terms of the actual location of a vessel. And you’d be correct — but you’d be mistaken if you assumed it was just a matter of a vessel’s geographical position. In the United States, experts argue that anything from obtaining a flag of…
Keeping your US Coast Guard documentation up to date is essential for vessel owners to maintain compliance and legal recognition. In this article, we will explore the importance of staying current with USCG documentation renewals and updates and how Vessel Documentation Online simplifies the process, ensuring a seamless experience. The Significance of USCG Documentation Renewals…
Then it comes to passenger boats, there are two classifications that are used, according to the US Coast Guard requirements. Those are inspected and uninspected. As the names imply, the former requires a regular inspection, while the latter does not. However, there are still legal requirements that an uninspected boat must adhere to. This guide…
Do you have a vessel that was manufactured somewhere other than America that you still want to use for commerce in the United States? Does it feel like there’s no way to use a foreign-built vessel to make money? As you probably know, a vessel can only be documented if it’s owned by an American…
Finding relevant boat documentation can be done in a couple of ways. One such way is to do a USCG vessel documentation search by name. This can help you find a document issued by the United States Coast Guard, even if you don’t have all of the relevant information. With just a name, you can…
Do you know what to do when a hurricane strikes your harbor in terms of your vessel, but you aren’t sure what to do in terms of your vessel documentation? When a hurricane or other natural disaster strikes, the most important thing, obviously, is that you and yours are safe and sound. As a site…
When it comes to performing a USCG documentation search, there’s no need to go elsewhere. To get a boat history report, go to our website at US Vessel Documentation Center and input your vessel’s official number or name. We will then supply you with a report with all of the information you need. This will…
Small Boat NamesHaving a boat of your own is great, but since most watercraft have a name, you may be trying to come up with the perfect moniker for yours. There are loads of small boat names to choose from so you can find guidance from many sources. What’s important to remember when you’ve finally…
USCG vessel documentation is required for boats that measure over five net tons. In the old days, the paperwork to be documented was filled out by hand and mailed in. Then you’d have to wait for the approval and the documentation to be mailed back to you. Now, in the 21st century, it’s much faster…
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…