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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● 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.
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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.
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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
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Vessel Documentation Regulations
- Searchable databases which contain federal administrative and
legislative codes related to Coast Guard vessel documentation.
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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.
The following information will assist readers
in understanding the various methods of calculating vessel tonnage
measurement as it relates to Coast Guard vessel documentation.
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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.
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Measurement Organizations - A list of Coast Guard
approved organizations that can perform formal admeasurements.
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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.
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