If you are part of the boating community, you naturally know how important it is to maintain the records on your vessel. Not only will a vessel search by name tell you information about your own boat, but you can also use it to look up data on other boats. This allows you to ensure…
Your boat must claim a hailing port for several reasons. It allows for communication with other vessels, as well as the United States Coast Guard. It might also be the place where you store your boat when it’s not on the water. You can choose any hailing port you want, but understanding the purpose of…
Owning your first boat is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. If your boat is over five tons, it should be registered with the United States Coast Guard. Coast Guard boat registration is important for legal reasons, but also for protection. In cases of accidents or emergencies on the water, this is how your…
The short answer is, yes you can. However, the USCG vessel registry exists for a reason, and getting around it is a legal matter that requires specific paperwork. This is true of boats manufactured outside the United States, as well as those that you want to use to transport passengers. If your boat meets the…
Boating gives you joy and happiness. Or you may see it as a business venture. When selling your boat, you will have to process the transfer exchange of USCG documentation. If your boat is USCG documented, you need the transfer of ownership of USCG documentation. What is the Transfer Exchange of USCG Documentation? USCG…
If you’re one of the lucky few that has the means and desire to own a boat, you know there’s a lot of documentation to keep track of. Just like owning a vehicle, it’s important to keep this paperwork handy so that you can provide proof of ownership if you are ever boarded or stopped…