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…
More Than Just Vessel Placards for the Journeys Ahead
“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…
Steel and Wood: USCG Placards Made from Materials That Last
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…
Canada Boat Registry Rules: Placards To Let You Set Sail in the North
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…
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…
Don’t Forget the Proper Vessel Placards for Your Boat
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…
Understanding Coast Guard Placard Requirements
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…
Rules for Naming Boats: The Facts & Ways We Can Support
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…
Read the MARPOL Placard PDF to Learn about Compliance
As a boat owner, it is your responsibility to make sure that your vessel is operated safely and is always in compliance with U.S. federal guidelines and international marine laws, if applicable. These guidelines cover some areas, including things like the proper discharge of garbage and waste materials from your vessel. Ocean and seas pollution…
Proper Boat Number Regulations and Displaying Your Boat Number
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…