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,…
Sailing should be all about pleasure and relaxation, or just another way to generate revenue. Why should a ship’s paperwork become a major issue? Learn what is USCG documentation, why do you need it, what are its advantages and are and where to get it. You must carry the vessel documentation with you at all…
You should be aware that to operate your boat legally in the United States, you must obtain paperwork from the National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC). This is the case if you are a boat owner who resides in the United States. But imagine for a moment if there was another option than the NVDC. However,…
Are you wondering how you can conduct a successful Coast Guard vessel documentation search? If so, the U.S Vessel Documentation Center has you covered. Suppose you are the vessel owner that the United States Coast Guard records; you must know how to successfully search if a crew member goes missing. You can assure that everyone…
Are you worried about your USCG Certificate of Documentation expiring? Do you not know, off the top of your head, when exactly your certificate will expire? These are concerns that vessel owners have had essentially since the United States instituted vessel documentation. Here at our site, one of our main goals was to make the…
You’ve decided to get your USCG license renewal before it becomes invalid. The fact that you acquired your boat immediately after receiving your license or that you did so five or even ten years ago does not matter; the document must be updated. However, the last thing you want to do is spend time filling…
CG 1258 is the form that helps you get your United States Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation. Not in the case of renewal (that is CG-1280), but it does apply for your initial, exchange, reinstatement, replacement, or redocumentation. What are we talking about? Find out next! Initial Certificate of Documentation As we were saying, the…
Wondering how to sell a documented vessel? You’re in the right place. The process doesn’t have to be scary or time-consuming. While filing documentation when you sell a watercraft is important, the process has been fully automated and you can do all of it online, saving time and energy. So how is it done? This…
Buying a boat can be an exciting prospect and you want to do everything you can to find the right vessel. Selling a boat can also be exciting, especially if you plan to turn around and buy something new with the proceeds. In either case, the process can be a bit overwhelming and stressful, not…
As the owner of a USCG boat, you are probably aware of how challenging vessel documentation can be. If you are not cautious, you might be in trouble with the law for not adhering to the many rules and standards in place, and there are many of them. Fortunately, there is a solution to this…