Have you been wondering how to go about importing a boat trailer into Canada? An easy solution is to hire a broker and allow them to complete the processes for you. Going about it this way will likely cost you time to find a broker and then the money to pay them. If you wish…
Understanding how the Canada Shipping Act 2001 affects your vessel operation is important. If you never got up to pace with its requirements since it’s installation in 2007 then now is your the time to learn! Below is a dissection of different large vessels and how they are affected by the new regulations: Large Commercial…
Understanding the Canada Shipping Act 2001 can be troublesome when all that can be seen through Google search is confusing legal jargon and article titles. To give a brief explanation of the CSA 2001 is to know its history. In 2007, the Canada Shipping Act 2001 replaced prior registration. This act serves as principal legislation…
Registering a boat isn’t a difficult process but should be handled with care and attention to detail. We know the joys of the open water but there are definitive legal steps to take before you can be out there enjoying the breeze and blue seas. Registration serves the same purposes as registering a vehicle. It…
You are the new owner of a boat, and want to take it out in the water as soon as possible. While you could sail it around Canadian waters without any problem, you may find that you want to move between Canadian and International waters. You might even want to go to foreign shores, enjoying…
When you buy a boat for use in Canadian waters, the most important thing that you have to do is to make sure that it is registered with Transport Canada. There are two main types of vessel registration, and you have to be certain that you have chosen the right one before you start your…
When you first invest in a brand new vessel, you may have a certain idea in mind of what it will be used for. You may have purchased a yacht or luxury vessel in order to take your friends and family to the Islands or even further afield. You might have bought a small tug…
You have decided that you want to invest in a luxury yacht, and are planning to spend your weekends sailing Canada’s waters with your family. After you have invested heavily in one of these vessels, you need to make sure that you have applied for registration with Transport Canada. This might be the last thing…
Working with shipping can be one way to make a fortune, and is also something that is more complicated now than in the days of the big shipping tycoons. If you want to start a business that involves using a boat in Canadian waters, then you will have to comply with the regulations, including registration…
You have taken out a vessel mortgage which will allow you to buy the pleasure cruiser you have always wanted. You have been filling in forms all day, and now only want to take possession of your dream boat and start sailing it in Canadian waters. However, before you take that final step, your mortgage…