Professional protection
Applicable FORGED marine protection is professionally applied or installed through a participating program. Available protection varies by program configuration.
FORGED Certified™ Marine
Salt, sun and water. Documented protection.
Marine ownership exposes surfaces to constant salt, sun and moisture. FORGED CERTIFIED™ Marine applies the FORGED CERTIFIED™ platform — professional protection, documentation, digital registration and verifiable certification — to marine units through participating programs.
What FORGED Certified™ means in marine
Protection that is documented, registered and verifiable.
Documented record
The unit, its identification number, the participating dealer and the installed protection are documented against the individual unit.
Verifiable certification
Where certification is issued, the record is registered through FORGED CONNECT™ and can be digitally verified.
FORGED Connect™
The digital identity behind every certification.
FORGED CONNECT™ is the registration and verification infrastructure used across FORGED CERTIFIED™ markets. Where a marine program is offered through a participating dealer, the unit, its documented protection record and its certification can be registered and digitally verified.
Documented
The unit, its identification number, the participating dealer and the installed protection are documented.
Registered
The record is registered through FORGED CONNECT™ and linked to a digital credential.
Verifiable
Status and the documented protection record can be looked up in the FORGED registry.
Program scope
FORGED CERTIFIED™ applies a consistent documentation, registration and verification philosophy across multiple markets. Market-specific protection requirements and qualifying configurations are governed by the applicable participating program. FC-VPS 01 applies specifically to qualifying automotive vehicle programs.
What is protected
The individual hull, engine and trailer, where applicable, that make up a registered marine unit.
Protection systems that may apply
Marine-specific gelcoat and paint protection, upholstery and canvas treatment, and corrosion protection for exposed metal fittings may apply, depending on the participating program.
What is documented
The hull identification number (HIN), engine serial number where applicable, the participating dealer and the protection actually applied to that unit.
Individual identifier used
The hull identification number (HIN) is used in place of a VIN to identify the individual unit.
How certification is verified
The certification number or HIN can be looked up in the FORGED registry to confirm certification status and the documented protection record.
What the participating dealer does
The participating marine dealer or installer applies the protection, records installation details and submits the unit for digital registration through FORGED CONNECT™.
What to expect after delivery
Owners should receive a digital certification record tied to the HIN, confirmation of the protection applied, and registry access to verify the record at any time.
Applications
Marine applications served
- Powerboats
- Pontoons
- Personal watercraft
- Trailers
FC-VPS 01 is the FORGED automotive vehicle protection standard and does not automatically govern marine. Marine program availability, protection systems, contractual coverage and any ownership benefits are determined by the participating dealer and program configuration.