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Vessel Documentation Needed To Sell Your Boat

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…

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From Registration to Abstract: The Journey of Vessel Documentation and Abstracts of Title

At Vessel Documentation Online, we understand the significance of smooth and efficient vessel documentation processes. From initial registration to the creation of abstract of title, each step plays a crucial role in establishing and protecting vessel ownership. In this article, we will take you on a journey through the intricacies of vessel documentation, highlighting the…

Yacht Documentation

The Benefits of Yacht Documentation

Yacht documentation is essential to owning a vessel and running it as a business. It is a method for keeping track of important information on your boat, and it may assist you in avoiding fines and other penalties if the Coast Guard ever stops you. We’ll look at the advantages of yacht documentation and discuss…

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Requirements For US Coast Guard License Renewal

Did you know that your license to operate a vessel with the US Coast Guard has to be renewed every five years? If you’re like most people who own vessels, you probably haven’t given much attention to this topic. Nevertheless, it is essential that you are familiar with the criteria for renewing your license and…

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The Right Form for Your Vessel Documentation Status

You want to be in compliance with your vessel documentation. However, to do that, you have to know your vessel documentation status. Once you know that, we can help with the rest. The process of getting the right documentation for your vessel may seem difficult or even confusing. Indeed, that’s part of the reason we…

Vessel Documentation

The Benefits of Vessel Documentation

Wondering whether you should get vessel documentation over state registration? If your recreational ship measures over five net tons, there are many reasons to consider documentation. US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation: What Is It? Vessel documentation is a form of registration at a national level, while registration reaches the state level only. It’s one of…

Safe Boating and Survival Tips

Approximately 70 percent of accidents involving fatalities occur on boats where the operator had no formal instruction on how to operate the vessel. That’s why it’s so important to have training no matter how experienced the boater is. As a result of some operator’s negligence, more than half of all states have enacted legislation mandating…

Recreational Vessels

Registration Methods For U.S. Recreational Vessels

There are basically two methods to register Recreational Vessels in the USA: Vessel Registration, which is a Certificate of Number issued by a specific state Vessel Documentation, issued by the U.S. Coast Guard Recreational Vessels Registration All those vessels equipped with propulsion machinery must be registered in their state of principal use with a Certificate…