Why You May Need an Oil Pollution Placard for Your Vessel

why you need oil polution placard

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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Understanding Coast Guard Placard Requirements

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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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Plates to Properly Display Your CF Number and More

plates to properly display your cf number

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…

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The Required Marine Placards You Should Know About

The Required Marine Placards You Should Know About

If you own a boat that is a pleasure vessel or for commercial purposes, there are many regulations you must know. Those rules include the displaying of specific information regarding your boat. They may also warn about maritime laws you have to follow under the U.S. Coast Guard. Failure to display this information can lead…

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Top Reasons to Get Your Documentation Number Coast Guard Plaques From Us

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If you have a locally registered boat, you probably have run into the necessity of showing the documentation number of your vessel in an appropriate manner. The U.S. Coast Guard demands that all documented boats have their numbers permanently attached in a place that is clearly visible. Despite the fact that some owners resort to…

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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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More Than Just Vessel Placards for the Journeys Ahead

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“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

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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