Are you in the process of determining whether or not you want to get a USCG documentation number for your vessel? Did you get a number and are now unsure about what to do next? There are so many benefits that come from having a documented vessel. For many vessels, such as those that measure…
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…
Has it come time to transfer your boat to a new owner? Are you considering bringing in a new owner to your ownership team and aren’t sure exactly what that would entail? When it comes to vessel documentation, you can’t be too careful – particularly when it comes to transferring ownership. Those are just some…
When dealing with a Certificate of Documentation, such as getting a certified copy, a replacement, or deletion, it’s important to know there exists a form for each one of these options. Let’s take a look at them so you can figure out which one you need. Applying For A Certified Copy Of Documentation If you…
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…
Owning a ship in the United States might lead to quite a few questions regarding the paperwork you need to comply with the USCG vessel registration. Let’s see what you need to get started. What Is USCG Vessel Documentation? Vessel documentation is the process of registering a vessel with the
Interested in acquiring a boat that may arouse suspicion regarding its owner or previous owners? Sometimes the price might be tempting, but it could hide mortgages and liens with it. Beware of wrongful vessel owners that want to get rid of unpaid debts by passing them to you. In order to make things right with…
There are different types of documents you can or must get for your ship if you want to use them. You must inform yourself about US vessel registration when acquiring a ship. Vessels can have state registration or U.S. documentation. It all depends on the activities and the boat’s measure. Learn the difference between one…
Are you looking into a vessel that you’re interested in, but aren’t sure if you can trust the information you’ve come across? Have you been talking to a motivated seller and want to make sure that what you’re hearing isn’t “too good to be true?” Those are just some of the reasons that vessel owners…
Have you been looking to find out more about a vessel that you have your eye on? Does it feel like vessel documentation is the kind of thing that you really don’t want to have to spend too much time on? As vessel owners ourselves, we understand. Indeed, we try to do everything we can…