A Garbage Dumping Placard Must Be Prominently Displayed

a garbage dumping placard must be prominently

The holiday season is a time for enjoying festive gatherings and creating cherished memories on your boat. But amidst the celebrations, it’s important to remember the responsibility that comes with boat ownership, including adhering to Coast Guard regulations and protecting our marine environment. In this blog post, we’ll discuss why a garbage dumping placard must…

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Naming Vessels: A Holiday Tradition with Nautical Flair

Naming Vessels

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

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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Steel and Wood: USCG Placards Made from Materials That Last

USCG PLACARDS

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

CANADA BOAT REGISTRY

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

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

MARPOL GARBAGE PLACARD

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

RULES FOR NAMING BOATS

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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