One of the great thrills of buying a new boat for yourself, besides getting the opportunity to take it on trips out into the open water, is that you get the chance to name your boat as you would like. Naming a boat is a very personal thing, and you want to choose a name…
Visibility and accuracy are as important as the documentation itself. USCG Documentation Plaques ensure that the required information is displayed and correct, thus meeting documentation requirements. Those plaques serve to prove that a particular vessel is registered with the United States Coast Guard, and are located on board the vessel. Failure to carry USCG Documentation…
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…
For California boaters, properly displaying your CF Number is more than a formality—it’s a legal requirement. If you own a recreational vessel in the Golden State, you’re probably already familiar with the string of letters and numbers known as your number. But just because it’s a mandate doesn’t mean it has to look bland or…
The Stainless Steel Placard is recommended for use in marine, industrial or any environment where it could be exposed to severe conditions. It will not degrade in water, salt or direct exposure to the sun and remains functional for years. Unlike plastic or vinyl placards, stainless steel placards do not suffer from legibility, or fading…
Maritime safety is supported by communications, signs and signals and adherence to international conventions developed to uphold safety standards. The Life Jackets Marpol Sign is a type of sign. It depicts where life jackets are stored on a ship and provides convention compliance standards for the ship. A Life Jackets Marpol Sign helps crew, passengers,…
If you are the owner of a commercial or recreational boat, you are obligated to adhere to the necessary rules and regulations that ensure that your vessel is in compliance with the law and is operating safely. Every vessel is, to a certain extent, ought to conform to the safety standards that are specified by…
Incorporating presentation and branding as key factors, Graphic Design Plaques are indeed an excellent idea to both companies and individuals. In essence, these plaques marry the ingenuity of an artist with sturdiness to be perfect as acknowledgments, signage or even decorative displays. Besides, they find application in offices, seafaring or home environments, giving an elegant…
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…
If you are planning to buy a large vessel, either for recreational or commercial purposes, or if your boat is of a certain size, you may be required to document your vessel with the U.S. Coast Guard. While commercial vessels are required to get documentation, only recreational vessels of a certain size need to be…
