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Follow the Coast Guard Boat Requirements

Vessel Placards 10/18/17

When you own a commercial or recreational vessel today, there are rules and regulations you need to follow so you can be sure your boat is on the water legally and safely. Each vessel is required to meet the safety specifications set forth by the United States Coast Guard so that the passengers and crew…

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What is USCG Documentation?

Vessel Placards 05/03/17

If you are a first time boat owner, you may be bombarded with a plethora of terms and requirements that you may be completely unfamiliar with. It can be easy to end up with a bunch of things that you absolutely do not need and overlook, things that are necessary. Documentation from the United States…

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How do you register your yacht with USCG

Vessel Placards 05/03/17

Having your very own yacht can be a freeing experience. Unfortunately, like most things that are enjoyable, yachts require a certain level of responsibility as well. It is a requirement that all yachts must be registered under a country and if you are in the United States, you must register your yacht in a particular…

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The USCG Oil Discharge Placard Regulations

Vessel Placards 05/03/17

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…

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There are USCG Required Placards You Need for Your Boat

Vessel Placards 05/03/17

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…

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Go for Functional and Attractive Marine Placards

Vessel Placards 05/03/17

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…

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Following the Current Oil Discharge Placard Requirements

Vessel Placards 04/15/17

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…

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Why You May Need an Oil Pollution Placard for Your Vessel

Vessel Placards 03/28/17

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…

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Displaying Boat Name And Documentation Number

Vessel Placards 12/30/16

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…

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Registration Number For Your Boating Needs

Vessel Placards 12/29/16

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…

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