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Naming Vessels: A Holiday Tradition with Nautical Flair

Vessel Placards Team 10/18/24

The holiday season is a time for traditions, both old and new. For boat owners, the tradition of naming vessels has a rich history and deep significance in the nautical world. Whether you’re gifting a boat this holiday season or simply looking to christen your new vessel, choosing the perfect name can be a fun…

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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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Read the MARPOL Placard PDF to Learn about Compliance

Vessel Placards 08/05/24

First of all, you as a vessel owner are the one who is in charge to make sure that your boat is safe to use and complies with the federal guidelines of the U.S. – and international maritime laws, where applicable. These rules cover a wide range of areas, including the safe handling and discharge…

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Proper Boat Number Regulations and Displaying Your Boat Number

Vessel Placards 07/20/24

Boat ownership is more popular than ever, and more people each day are investing in pleasure boats, yachts, and large vessels so that they can get out on the water and enjoy the day or days they get to spend there. If you are purchasing a boat for the first time, it can be a…

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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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