Governmental Inefficiency - USCG

[AnchorageGuy]

After contact with the Coast Guard office and it appears that there is no delay in processing Documentation paperwork. There is no explanation as to why their website shows that there are delays.

To contact the office, telephone 800-799-8362

Chuck

[boatman61]

Ahhh... its good to be a 'Brit' sometimes.... 15quid or so once every 5yrs to the SSR online and thats it...
Ahhh shoot.. gotta do it again in 2015... what a PITA...

[JamuJoe]

Zeehag,
I believe that your local is misinformed. The following is from the USCG VDC website:
USCG National Vessel Documentation Center, FAQ Page

"The name and hailing port of a recreational vessel must be marked together on some clearly visible exterior part of the hull. The vessel name of a commercial vessel must also be marked on the port and starboard bow and the vessel name and the hailing port must also be marked on the stern. All markings may be made by any means and materials that result in durable markings and must be at least four inches in height, made in clearly legible letters of the Latin alphabet or Arabic or Roman numerals. The "hailing port" must include both a place and a State, Territory, or possession of in the United States. The state may be abbreviated."

No, one does not have to change the hailing port - this was my choice. This will be my first entry into the USA with my boat, so I wanted my i's dotted and t's crossed on all of my documents.

USCG VDC fees do vary, see this page: USCG National Vessel Documentation Center, Fee Page

Bottom Line: Patience is required.