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Managing Vessels

Last updated: 2026-09-26

Learn how to add and manage your vessels in MyVSSL.

Adding a New Vessel

Step 1: Start Adding

From your dashboard, tap the Add Vessel button (+ icon).

Step 2: Enter Vessel Details

Fill in your vessel information:

Basic Information

  • Vessel Name - Your boat's name
  • Registration Number - HIN or official registration

Vessel Type

  • Vessel Type - Select from the dropdown (e.g., Sailboat, Motor Yacht, Catamaran)

Manufacturer Details

  • Make/Manufacturer - Builder name (e.g., Beneteau, Sea Ray)
  • Model - Specific model name
  • Year Built - Year of manufacture

Dimensions

  • Length Overall (LOA) - Total length in meters

Construction

  • Hull Material - Fiberglass, Aluminum, Steel, Wood, etc.

Step 3: Add Photo & Location

After saving basic details, you'll be taken to add:

  1. Upload Photo - Take or select a photo of your vessel
  2. Set Location - Mark your vessel's home port on the map

Step 4: Complete Setup

Tap Complete Setup to finish adding your vessel. You'll be returned to your dashboard where your new vessel appears.

Viewing Your Vessels

Your vessels appear on your dashboard. Tap any vessel to see options.

From Dashboard

Each vessel shows:

  • Photo
  • Vessel name
  • Registration number
  • Length

Vessel Maintenance View

Open Maintenance from the menu. The screen is Maintenance.

Updating Vessel Photo

Upload Vessel Photo is this menu item. There is no separate upload page in help.

  1. On your dashboard, tap the vessel so it is selected.
  2. Tap the logo to open the menu.
  3. Select Upload Vessel Photo.
  4. Upload a new photo.

If no vessel is selected, the menu does not open the upload screen. It shows "Select a vessel first from your dashboard".

Tips for Vessel Management

  1. Complete all details - Full information helps providers give accurate quotes
  2. Upload good photos - Clear photos from multiple angles are helpful
  3. Check maintenance regularly - The app tracks maintenance schedules
  4. Select your vessel - Some actions require selecting a vessel first from the dashboard