“What is a USCG documented vessel?” is asked by many boat owners. If you are one of them, then it is crucial to understand that these USCG documented boats are the vessels recorded in the U.S. Coast Guard’s database of vessels that have been documented (USCG). These papers are issued and registered with the United…
You know that time is running out to renew your United States coast guard documentation. You’re concerned — maybe even scared — at the prospect of not getting everything done in time. Why? Because you’ve heard horror stories of people who weren’t prepared and now have to pay heavy fines and fees because they failed…
Do you want to secure financing for your vessel? Does it seem like the right thing to do, for your finances, your vessel, and your future, is to get a ship’s mortgage? People all over avail themselves of this option. It’s a great way to get the vessel you want while also being able to…
Relinquishing a Coast Guard documented vessel is a legal process that varies based on the jurisdiction in which you reside and/or have your boat registered. Arrangements made by the owner of the boat also play a role in how to give up the vessel. Following the steps means the entire process will go smoother and…
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…
Do you know you need national vessel documentation center forms, but you aren’t sure which ones? Did you get the feeling, in the back of your head, that you should get some information from a National Vessel Documentation Center, yet you aren’t exactly sure what? This is more common than you might realize. Many of…
Are you trying to learn more about a vessel’s history but only have limited information? Have you been trying to do a Coast Guard vessel documentation search by number yet can’t find one that you trust? At our site, we have a way to search for a documented vessel by number that will tell you…
If you’re new to the world of boat ownership, you likely have lots of questions, including what is a HIN number. You are in the right place. This article will go over the basics so you understand what the number is and why it’s necessary. This number is unique to your vessel and will appear…
If you own a boat it may need to be registered with the US Coast Guard. The first requirement for national vessel documentation is that you have to be a U.S. citizen. You establish this by filling out form CG-1258. You will also have to establish ownership of the said vessel and what it will…
While our site’s primary concern is boat documentation, we always want to take an opportunity to remind our customers to be as safe as possible. That’s a priority of ours when it’s summer, the air is warm, the sun is hot, and the days seemingly last forever. It’s perhaps even more important now, as it’s…