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Wine Glasses: The Perfect Gift for Holiday Boat Parties

Vessel Placards Team 10/18/24

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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Vessel Placards We Offer to Get the Most From Your Vessel

Vessel Placards 10/18/24

Does it feel like too much of a hassle to get your vessel number onto your vessel? Do you find yourself spending far too much time trying to get numbers that are the right size, all while staying in the regulations, and so forth? We offer a simpler solution. Our vessel placards could be exactly…

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More Than Just Vessel Placards for the Journeys Ahead

Vessel Placards 10/16/24

“I already have vessel placards, do you have anything else?” That’s a question we’ve been asked, in one form or another, multiple times. Yes. Enthusiastically yes. We have many, many different items that can make your journey both safer and more fun. Yes, our site may be named after our placards, but we offer so…

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Steel and Wood: USCG Placards Made from Materials That Last

Vessel Placards 10/15/24

When it comes to choosing the right materials for your boat’s documentation placards, you need something that’s durable, resistant to the elements, and aesthetically pleasing. At Vessel Placards, we understand that your vessel is more than just a mode of transport; it’s an investment that deserves top-quality materials. This is why we offer USCG placards…

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Canada Boat Registry Rules: Placards To Let You Set Sail in the North

Vessel Placards 10/14/24

Did you recently get your vessel on the Canada boat registry and want to make sure that it’s properly marked? Or, alternatively, did you get a pleasure craft licence and want to be in compliance with Transport Canada? Here at Vessel Placards, we offer plaques that fit the rules for registered vessels and pleasure craft…

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Why People Choose Marine-Grade HDPE for Their Boat Placards

Vessel Placards 10/13/24

Are you looking for boat placards but want to get ones that last? Have you researched mahogany placards and stainless steel ones, only to find nothing that really jumped out at you? We have other popular options. Marine-Grade HDPE.  What is Marine-Grade HDPE?  Marine-grade high-density polyethylene (HDPE) has become a popular choice for boat owners…

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MARPOL Garbage Placard: What to Know and How We Can Help

Vessel Placards 10/13/24

Have you been looking for a durable, high-quality MARPOL garbage placard? Are you wondering whether or not you should have that kind of placard on your vessel? Here at Vessel Placards, we offer many different kinds of signs, this placard among them.  MARPOL: A Primer  The protection of our oceans is more critical now than…

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Don’t Forget the Proper Vessel Placards for Your Boat

Vessel Placards 09/28/24

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…

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Understanding Coast Guard Placard Requirements

Vessel Placards 09/23/24

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…

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Rules for Naming Boats: The Facts & Ways We Can Support

Vessel Placards 09/17/24

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…

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