It is crucial to protect your investment as a USCG vessel owner that you have a thorough awareness of the nuances involved in boat documentation. What if we told you there is more to it than just registering and titling your boat? How would you react to such information? Keeping track of all the details…
Fishing is a vital industry for many coastal communities in the United States. However, commercial fishing can be a complex and time-consuming endeavor, especially when it comes to obtaining the necessary permits, including USCG vessel documentation. The process of applying for and renewing commercial fishing permits can be confusing, and it’s easy to miss important…
Just like with a car, truck, or SUV, owning a commercial fishing boat means renewing your documents from time to time. This is important, as current paperwork is a vital part of legally owning and operating a boat and is especially important if you rely on your vessel for your livelihood. If you’re a new…
Commercial fishing is a big business in many parts of the country and doing so legally is important. For that reason, vessel documentation services will come in handy as you secure the necessary permits to operate. Not only do many people love fishing for a living, but it can be quite lucrative at the same…
If you operate a commercial fishing vessel and your documentation status has been lost, it’s important to understand the process of vessel documentation reinstatement. This includes instances when your permit has been revoked, your paperwork was canceled, or you otherwise need to start over with the documents. No matter the reason, having current, valid and…
Do you know why the vessel documentation is required? You must operate a boat with the proper documents. It is about the registration and safety of your ship and the others on the water. There are two types of requirements for vessel documentation. The first type is federal requirements set by USCG (United States Coast…
If you’re wondering if your boat requires a vessel certificate of documentation, you are in the right place. In general, any boat with a volume weight of over 5 tons should be documented with the United States Coast Guard. But is that true for smaller vessels? Use this guide to find the answers you are…
When you’re in the market for commercial fishing permits, the last place you want to have to look is all over the internet. What if you have to enter your contact information into a dozen different locations? What if your contact information isn’t secure, or worse, isn’t there? To streamline securing fishing permits, we’ve created…
If you are the owner of a commercial fishing vessel, then it is very important for you to be aware of the vessel documentation reinstatement process in case your documentation has expired or been revoked. The loss of documentation or cancellation of your license can cause you to feel lost and suffocated, however, being familiar…
There are several reasons to conduct a USCG vessel search, particularly if you are in the market to buy a fishing boat. Buying or selling a fishing boat can be a time-consuming and overwhelming process, but the vessel search tool is designed to help you find the details you need to make the transaction smooth…