Operating a commercial fishing business is attractive for many reasons. You can work for yourself doing something you love and make a living at the same time. However, getting started requires documentation that makes it legal for you to catch fish and sell them. It’s very important that you have the proper boat documentation on…
Every year, you, your friends and your family can attend high-performance boating events. Some of them require a road trip with your boat in tow. Others are close enough to your place, so you just need to pull away from the dock. Of course, it’s impossible to be in more than one place at the…
Does the idea of vessel documentation seem appealing, but you aren’t sure if it’s right for you and your vessel? Have you felt like you have questions about boat documentation but can’t really find anyone to answer them? We designed our site to be not just a place that people could find and file their…
Have you been trying to find a better way to get your vessel onto the US Coast Guard boat registry? Whenever you try to do so, whether it’s online or filling these forms out by hand, does the process seem far more time-consuming and even more difficult than it should be? The US Boat Registry…
There’re some common mistakes or reasons boaters make that make them require a tow. Either by omission or ignorance, these basic errors happen almost every day. Keep in mind these USCG NVDC tips to prevent a tow. They may save you some good money and some painful headaches. Problem with gas One of the most…
The focus of our business is USCG forms. With them, you’ll always be legally able to do what you want to do on the water. Before you leave port, we make it so you can be in compliance. In a way, it’s not dissimilar to boat safety. You want to have everything you need to…
Much like purchasing a home or vehicle, making the choice to buy a watercraft isn’t a cheap endeavor, but it can be exciting and fun. If you’ve made the decision to join the boating community with your own watercraft, there are steps to take to make sure you’re getting what you want, as well as…
Recreational boating can be fun and exciting, while commercial boating can be a lucrative way to make a living. In their case, there are guidelines that you must follow as a responsible boat owner, as well as safety considerations to keep in mind anytime you hit the water, inland, and on the ocean. Your Coast…
As a ship owner in the United States, you should know the advantages of CFR 183 documentation. Such paperwork may facilitate trade between the United States and other countries. The word “jurisdiction” describes the boundaries of an administrative body’s authority to make and uphold the law. Historically, the federal government and the various states in…
When you own a large boat like a yacht, pleasure boat, or a large commercial sailing vessel, there are many responsibilities that go along with ownership that you need to be aware of. There are specific regulations that you must follow, so your ship complies with the current maritime laws in the United States. These…