As the holiday season approaches, boat owners and enthusiasts are gearing up for festive gatherings and celebrations on the water. Whether it’s a cozy gathering with friends or a lively holiday party. You can add a touch of nautical charm to your festivities. And create a truly memorable experience. Fish wine glasses are a unique…
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What is a CF Number? Discover the Essentials
As the holiday season approaches, many of us are prepping our boats for festive outings and winter celebrations on the water. Here at Vessel Placards, we aim to equip you with everything you need. And that includes the right placards to meet Coast Guard requirements. One common query we encounter is, “What is a CF…
Do You Have to Name Your Boat?- Nautical Traditions
The holiday season is a time for gift-giving and celebrating with loved ones. For boating enthusiasts, a boat can be a dream gift, symbolizing freedom, adventure, and a connection to the sea. But when it comes to boat ownership, a common question arises: Do you have to name your boat? At Vessel Placards, we understand…
Mugs for the Mariner: The Perfect Companion for Life at Sea
There is nothing quite like sitting on deck, drink in hand and gaze out over the ocean. In the morning peace or at night moored under the stars, the right drinkware makes all the difference. The mugs themselves are also designed to be utilitarian in nature, and to have a nautical theme. Mugs for the…
Rules for Naming Boats: The Facts & Ways We Can Support
Are you struggling to come up with a name for your boat? Or, do you have a few ideas and just can’t narrow them down? When you do come up with a name for your boat, we offer the kinds of placards that make staying in compliance with marking requirements easy. If you’re new to…
Hardwood Placard: Elegance for Canadian Vessel Compliance
Every Canadian vessel is required to fly a plaque representing the vessel’s legal registration and identity. Other methods exist, but no material lasts longer or is more appropriate than the customary Hardwood Placard, the most durable, advanced, and established choice in plaque materials. The wooden plaques are not just for compliance purposes but also a…
Don’t Forget the Proper Vessel Placards for Your Boat
It is getting to be that time of year again where people all over have thoughts about warmer weather and what they are going to do during the summer months. You look forward with great anticipation of getting your boat out into the water and enjoying all that the experience has to offer with your…
Why You May Need an Oil Pollution Placard for Your Vessel
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…
Canadian Registry Plaques: Guide for Vessel Owners
Registered vessels in Canada must meet all registration and marking requirements in order to be compliant, and the display of a Canadian Registry Plaque is a prerequisite. The Canadian Registry Plaque is proof of registration of your boat with Transport Canada. A Canadian Registry Plaque is an engraved metal plaque on vessels registered under the…
Understanding Coast Guard Placard Requirements
Whether you own a commercial sailing vessel or a recreational vessel, there are laws and regulations that you need to follow so that your ship is in compliance with federal regulations. Many of the regulations set for by the U.S. Coast Guard involve clearly marking and documenting certain information about your boat and the laws…
