National Vessel Documentation Center(NVD) News: All You Need to Know

The United States Coast Guard is responsible for ensuring that all commercial vessels in U.S. waters are properly documented. The National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC) is the central office that processes vessel documentation applications and maintains the official records. Vessel documentation is required by law for certain types of vessels engaged in interstate or foreign commerce. It is also required for vessels that are used as collateral for a loan from the Small Business Administration (SBA). The documentation process is simple and can be done online. Once you have gathered…

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