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…
Do you find US Coast Guard documentation to be something of a chore? Have you ever found yourself procrastinating, putting it off so that you could do, well, just about anything else? If so, you aren’t alone. Even the most experienced vessel owners don’t like having to deal with vessel documentation. Many of us who…
Are you looking for a way to finance the vessel you’ve always wanted? Does it seem like it’s not as easy to get a mortgage on your vessel as you would like? Financing is a great way to be able to enjoy the vessel of your dreams without turning your bank account into a nightmare.…
USCG boat owners are responsible for educating themselves on the meaning of the term “documented vessel” and how it may affect them. “One that has been issued a marine document by the Coast Guard which evidences the boat’s nationality and compliance with relevant rules and regulations,” the United States Coast Guard (USCG) defines a documented…
Are you the pleased owner of a United States Coast Guard vessel? If this is the case, you know the significance of ensuring that all yacht documentation is always brought up to date. It is necessary that all documentation be protected at all times, regardless of whether the information it contains pertains to the vessel…
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) requires all boat owners to register their vessels with the USCG to maintain track of all boats in its fleet. Coast Guard vessel documentation search by name and HIN might help you find information about your boat’s documents according to
If you are the owner of a boat and have a documentation number from the Coast Guard, then you must know the procedure for renewing your NVDC. In the United States, it is the responsibility of the National Vessel Documentation Center to issue and manage documentation numbers for boats, and they are now in the…
As a legal record, the vessel abstract of title details the vessel’s history of ownership beginning with its construction. It’s a safeguard for you, the owner if a disagreement occurs with a potential buyer or lender. A well-functioning one is essential if you sell your boat, so keep it in good shape. Boat owners must…
Whether you are purchasing a boat for the first time or want to update your paperwork, you must understand the many forms of boat documentation and what each means for you. In this piece, we will discuss the many forms of boat paperwork and advise how to choose the most applicable documentation for your vessel.…
Boating is a fun activity that many people enjoy, and owning a boat is a dream for many. However, purchasing a boat is not just about getting on the water and cruising around. There are several legal requirements that come with owning a boat, and one of them is vessel documentation. As a boat owner…