Vessel Documentation Services

Great River Marine provides U.S. Coast Guard vessel documentation services for owners, buyers, lenders, and operators who require accurate and properly filed federal documentation.
Vessel documentation is an administrative process that establishes a vessel’s nationality, ownership, and eligibility for certain uses such as financing, charter, or commercial service. Proper filing is critical to avoid delays, rejections, or title issues.

Documentation Services Offered
We assist with the preparation and submission of:

• New U.S. Coast Guard vessel documentation

• Annual documentation renewals

• Ownership transfers and changes

• Vessel name or hailing port changes

• Documentation reinstatements

• Abstracts of title and ownership history

All filings are prepared carefully and reviewed for accuracy prior to submission.

Who Vessel Documentation Is For
Vessel documentation is commonly required for:

• Buyers purchasing a documented vessel

• Lenders requiring federal documentation

• Charter or commercial operators

• Owners seeking federal registration instead of state titling

• Owners transferring or correcting vessel ownership records
   

Independent & Administrative Service
Vessel documentation services are provided independently and separately from marine surveying and brokerage activities. Documentation assistance is strictly administrative and does not include vessel inspection, valuation, or representation.

Pricing & Process
Documentation fees vary depending on the type of filing and vessel details. Pricing is provided up front once the required information is reviewed.
To begin, the following information is typically required:

• Vessel name and official number (if applicable)

• Owner information

• Type of documentation service requested

• Supporting ownership or lender documents
   

Request Documentation Assistance
Vessel documentation services are handled by appointment and submission timeline.
To request assistance or a documentation quote, please contact us directly.