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The Road to Getting Coast Guard Documentation

The Road to Getting Coast Guard Documentation

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…

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The Problems Associated with USCG Vessel Documentation during the Pandemic

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…

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Is Ship Documentation Necessary for You?

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,…