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          Our Federal page contains information, articles, links, and other facts about Coast Guard vessel documentation, the National Vessel Documentation Center, abstracts of title, various types of recordings, preferred ships mortgages, and mortgage supplements. You will also find references to other federal boating agencies which regulate both the pleasure and commercial usage of vessels.
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Vessel Documentation
●  Free Advisory Service  -    A free online service for readers seeking information about Coast Guard vessel documentation, preferred mortgages, and other federal requirements.
●  About Vessel Documentation  -  An overview of the Coast Guard vessel documentation system, its administration, and basic documentation requirements.
●  Abstract of Title Kit  -  Everything you need to order, interpret, and summarize a U.S. Coast Guard abstract of title. Includes a decoding list, summary worksheet, and a free subscription to our Vessel Abstracting Handbook.
●  Vessel Documentation Services  -  Save hundreds of dollars with our complete selection of vessel documentation and preferred mortgage self-service kits.
●  Vessel Documentation Forms  -  Our comprehensive selection of interactive online forms for Coast Guard vessel documentation with guidelines and examples.
●  Vessel Documentation FAQs  -  Answers to frequently asked questions about the various aspects Coast Guard Vessel Documentation for pleasure and commercial vessels.
●  Vessel Abstracting Handbook  -  Learn how to read, interpret, and summarize U.S. Coast Guard abstracts of title. A must-have resource if you need to determine the ownership, mortgage, and lien status of any documented vessel.
●  Documented Vessel Database  -  U.S. Coast Guard vessel documentation records can be found by searching on the official number, vessel name, or factory hull number.
●  Documentation Backlog Report  -  The National Vessel Documentation Center's current and historical processing time reports for all types of submissions.
●  Vessel Measurement Calculator  -  Information that will assist readers in understanding the various methods of calculating vessel tonnage measurement as it relates to Coast Guard vessel documentation.
Vessel Measurement Organizations  -  A listing of Coast Guard approved organizations that can provide formal measurement services.
●  Vessel Documentation Guide  -  Information about title, ownership, and vessel requirements for the first time documentation or re-documentation of a previously documented vessel
●  Vessel Documentation Regulations  -  Searchable databases which contain federal administrative and legislative codes related to Coast Guard vessel documentation.
●  State Titling vs. Vessel Documentation - Article that compares the choices between state level titling and Coast Guard documentation.
●  U.S. Customs  -  Information, articles, and other resources pertaining to U.S. customs clearance procedures, ports of entry, tariffs, and taxes.
●  U.S. Maritime Administration  -  Agency that deals with merchant marine activities and Jones Act waivers for small passenger vessels.
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Guidelines for Vessel Measurement

     The following information will assist readers in understanding the various methods of calculating vessel tonnage measurement as it relates to Coast Guard vessel documentation.
        
          ●  Interactive Calculation Form  -  This form, which is hosted by the Coast Guard's web site, will self-calculate the gross and net tonnage of any vessel by completing the propulsion machinery, shape of hull, and overall dimensions sections. Use your tab button to move among the fields and the results will be displayed in the upper right hand corner of the first page.
          ●  Measurement Organizations  -  A list of Coast Guard approved organizations that can perform formal admeasurements.


Maritime Administration

          ●  Maritime Administration - MARAD programs promote the development and maintenance of an adequate United States merchant marine. This site contains information on obtaining a waiver from the Maritime Administration regarding the U.S. build requirements for operation as commercial passenger vessels.



U.S. Customs

          ●  Clearance Procedures  -  Information on clearing customs for pleasure vessels.
          ●  Tariff and Tax Information  -  Information on import duties for vessels entering the United States.


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