When you own a large vessel, there are certain requirements for you as a vessel owner that you must follow. If you want your vessel to be legal when it is in the water, you need to follow the regulations set forth by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). The Coast Guard has regulations that…
Owning a boat can be fantastic for you, your family and your friends as you get to enjoy all of the time you spend traveling out on the water. When you own a large vessel like a pleasure boat, yacht or recreational vehicle, there are many responsibilities that go along with it, including complying with…
If you own a boat either for recreational or commercial purposes, there are Coast Guard regulations that you need to follow to have your vessel in the water legally. Among the rules and regulations include displaying certain information regarding your vessel so that those on board the boat can read it and access it. Requirements…
As a vessel owner, it is up to you to make sure your vessel meets all of the current safety regulations enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard. The regulations are set in place to help make sure all vessel owners are complying with federal laws, and the vessels are operating in a manner that is…
When you are the owner of a vessel, you know that there are certain safety regulations you must follow to keep your vessel safe. There are also regulations you need to keep in mind that help your vessel comply with certain U.S. Coast Guard regulations. Vessels that are over a particular size not only require…
As a proud owner of a boat, it is time to travel around the world with your ship. But before you do so, make sure that you have displayed your boat’s name and its documentation number. The most frequently asked question from boat owners is how to show the documentation board. This situation will depend…
Some boat owners opt to paint their registration number to their vessel. Over time, the painting will fade. Now, enforcement officials are asking where your ship’s decal is. It is gone and you have nothing to show them. Another problem of boat owners is that they do not know the proper alignment to separate ship…
