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Sailing at night can be both amazing and frightening. Nighttime on the water, characterized by picturesque fog and brilliant phosphorescence, has a certain still, mysterious quality that draws people...
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Piracy continues to represent a significant safety and financial risk for those working in the international maritime industry. The World Shipping Council reports there were 439 pirate attacks in...
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On June 20, 2014, the White House released the United States Counter Piracy and Maritime Security Action Plan. The White House press release explains that this new maritime security and piracy plan...
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One of the newest developments in the international shipping community is a focus on making the practice more ecologically sound. Interest in eco-friendly cargo ships has driven innovation in the...
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The United States Coast Guard (USCG) issues officer endorsements for those licensed to work on domestic waters or the open seas as part of a vessel’s deck department. An individual must meet USCG...
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Mariners and boaters often use the phrase “Rules of the Nautical Road” to refer to the rules within the instruction manual, Navigation Rules, International-Inland (COMDTINST M16672.2D), published by...
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Vessel determination refers to a decision the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) makes regarding a vessel. Vessel owners, manufacturers, lawyers and law enforcement agencies occasionally will ask the USCG which...
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Vessel documentation is a national form of registration for vessels. The National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC), a division of the United States Coast Guard, manages vessel registration and...
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In most instances, Hull Identification Numbers (HIN) are assigned and affixed by the manufacturer. The HIN, which is a unique 12-digit number, should be permanently affixed to the hull, as well as...
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Vessel certificate of documentation is the unique identifier that the U.S. Coast Guard’s National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC) assigns to each vessel that meets the appropriate requirements....
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