Have you searched all over the internet for a site that made it easier and not harder to get your vessel documentation? Does it feel like every time you find a site that says it can help you with your vessel documentation, it’s really just cumbersome and difficult to use? When we created our vessel…
Although the vast majority of boat excursions take place without any kind of obstacle or hitch, when you are out in the open water it is absolutely vital that you operate with the utmost safety and are clued up on all the various ways that you are able to display your distress and signal for…
Does it feel like it takes too long for vessel renewal in the US? Have you ever tried to send in your vessel renewal only to wait, and wait, and wait… just to end having to wait some more for it to go through? As vessel owners ourselves, we understand just how frustrating that can…
You must have a solid understanding of yacht documentation if you are the owner of a USCG vessel. Documentation is the only thing that can establish that your vessel is registered with the United States Coast Guard and that it complies with all of the rules that are currently in effect. If you do not…
If you are the owner of a boat owned by the USCG, you know the significance of completing and turning in your paperwork every year. However, were you aware that the USCG documentation procedure may be completed far more quickly and easily by using the website provided by the U.S Vessel Documentation Center? We can…
When you own and operate a boat, you must adhere to USCG Boat Lettering Requirements, which detail how and where you need to display your boat number and name. Keep in mind that you can identify your boat as state-registered or federally registered, but not both. That means that if your boat is registered at…
Your United States Coast Guard registration is a one-and-done kind of event. You will have to renew it on a regular basis, which keeps it current and accurate at all times. By keeping up with the renewal process, you invest in your boat on a long-term basis by paying attention to compliance, safety and other…
Sustainability is a hot topic right now and it’s trending in many industries. It’s a practice of preserving our natural resources and maritime matters are no exception to the rule. Being sustainable is important for protecting the oceans and the creatures that live in them. Proper vessel documentation plays a role in this in a…
As a boat owner, there are several processes that you may need to do to document your boat properly with the United States Coast Guard. The Coast Guard has a division dedicated to vessel documentation called the National Vessel Documentation Center, or NVDC for short. The NVDC handles all the paperwork involved in documentation of…
Understanding the U.S. Coast Guard requirements and staying familiar with them is an important part of owning a boat. If you happen to get stopped while out on the water, which is usually a routine check, you will be required to produce documentation for your vessel, much like you do when pulled over on the…