The winter months in the United States can be difficult for boaters. You may want to go out on your vessel as you did in the summer only for it to be too cold to do. Or, maybe you do go out on your vessel but you have to put on so many layers of…

The winter months in the United States can be difficult for boaters. You may want to go out on your vessel as you did in the summer only for it to be too cold to do. Or, maybe you do go out on your vessel but you have to put on so many layers of…
If you’ve been reading our blogs recently, you’ll notice that we talk a lot about “things we do for our customers.” We know that you have a lot of choices in how you take care of your vessel documentation needs. There are a lot of options, so we’re always trying to do more for our…
If you are the happy owner of a United States Coast Guard vessel, you are probably aware that it must be recorded with the Maritime Documentation Center (MDC). But how do you document a boat? The Marine Data Center (MDC) is an online system that stores information on ships and their owners. Using this system,…
You are the proud owner of a new boat, and want to put it to sea as soon as possible after the purchase completes. If you are intending to use the boat for anything other than pleasure – even once a year – then you will need to submit an application to be registered with…
Are you looking forward to the application for initial exchange or replacement of certificate of documentation? If so, you should know that certain vital documents and paperwork must be filled out to complete the procedure. It’s easy to get overwhelmed when it comes to paperwork. In order to transfer ownership of an already-documented boat, the…
We know that when you go online, you have many ways of getting into the USCG licensing database. That’s why we do everything we can to make our way of accessing it better than you can find anywhere else. At our site, you’ll find easier, faster access, with greater security. We know that of all…
The Coast Guard boat registration database is specifically designed to keep track of registered vessels. It has quite a bit of information on vessels that are registered, which can come in handy when you’re researching a vessel you’ve had your eye on or even if you’re just curious about what’s out there. However, as great…
Owners of recreational vessels must register their vessels with the United States Coast Guard to use them for recreational purposes. However, boat owners wondering how to register a boat with the Coast Guard should know that it may be accomplished quickly via the Maritime Documentation Center. Our instructions for completing the registration procedure will be…
Many responsibilities are involved when you enter into boat ownership. You have the financial aspect of ownership that you need to live up to, but you are also responsible for the maintenance and upkeep, the safety and security, and understanding what you must do to keep the vessel at its best. One aspect you do…
Mortgages are significant commitments, and as such, United States Coast Guard vessels’ owners need to consider the matter well in advance seriously. The USCG mortgage satisfaction is essential to protecting your investment and guaranteeing you will have the greatest possible possibility of success in the future. A mortgage represents a significant choice. They are also…
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