When you purchase a boat for your business or a large recreational vessel, you know that the Coast Guard is going to play some kind of role in your use and ownership. You expect that the Coast Guard will be there patrolling the waters when you are out, enforcing regulations, and keeping you safe. The…
Buying something like a boat is akin to purchasing a home or a car. You likely are going to look at a lot of different options along the way, checking and comparing what you have seen, looking at price tags, and performing your due diligence so you can be sure you make the best decision…
When it comes to registering and documenting commercial ships and recreational vessels in the United States, the Coast Guard is the organization in charge. A division of the Coast Guard is the National Vessel Documentation Center or the NVDC. It is the responsibility of the NVDC to take care of registration issues and to maintain…