Understanding all that goes into boat ownership takes time, and you may want to look at all the regulations and nuances involved before you finalize a sale and become a boat owner yourself. Things may seem confusing as you start looking into things like registering your boat versus getting documentation. Depending on your state of…
Has it come time for one of the members of your vessel ownership team to move on from co-owning the vessel? Are you in the process of joining a vessel owning partnership with others? Getting a new vessel, even partially, can be the thrill of a lifetime. That said, selling a vessel or your stake…
Do you know exactly how you want to use your new vessel, yet aren’t sure how to do so while in compliance with the Coast Guard? Does it seem like the rules to what you can and can’t do with your vessel are arbitrary at best? Using your vessel in a manner you see fit…
Do you have a sinking suspicion that your vessel documentation is about to expire? Have you been worried that it’s time for Coast Guard boat documentation renewal, yet you aren’t entirely sure when that’s to happen? These are concerns that vessel owners have felt for a century now (if not much longer). Since almost the…
Many people are perplexed about how they will conduct USCG vessel documentation during a pandemic. The Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (OPHPR) anticipates that situations may exist that prevent a state, tribe, or territory from documenting, renewing, or canceling specific health-related papers, such as birth certificates and marriage licenses. One situation that is…
As a boat owner, you are probably familiar with all the requirements you have to comply with before navigating your vessel. The US Coast Guard is the institution that administers all of the needed documentation with the help of the National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC). Our goal, at the US Vessel Documentation Center (UVDC), is…
Owning a vessel is something that many people dream of but do not often get the chance to realize. However, if the opportunity comes along for you, and you have the means to make it happen, owning a boat can be one of the truly great joys of your life. As a first-time boat owner,…
The Midwest states offer several freshwater lakes where you can go to have fun on a boat. These lakes are perfect for water skiing, fishing or just cruising around. The NVDC recommends several lakes to go for boating in the Midwest. One of the lakes to consider is the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. It…
Did you know that some vessel documentation services are available to boat owners at the US vessel documentation center? If you are looking for information on registering your boat, renewing your registration, or changing your address, the team at the documentation center can help. Plus, they can provide you with all the necessary forms and…
Every car owner or homeowner knows to check the history of the vehicle or building before making a financial commitment. This isn’t a good rule of thumb that’s exclusive to buying a car or home though, it applies to your vessel too! If you’re in the market for a vessel, whether it’s for commercial or…