As great as it is to become the owner of a yacht or other pleasure craft, or even a commercial vessel so you can run a business, you must know that there are responsibilities and paperwork that go along with ownership. Regulations abound that you must follow to make sure your vessel is safe for…
From the moment you decide to get a boat, you can feel the excitement. You cannot wait to make your purchase so you can get out on the water so you can relax in the sun, listen to the water, and enjoy time fishing, swimming or just doing nothing with family and friends. Of course,…
When you first purchase a pleasure craft, there are steps you need to take so that you can get the boat properly licensed or registered. You will see that there is paperwork you need to fill out and personal information you will need to provide, along with documentation regarding ownership of the boat. One important…
If you have recently come into possession of a ship, you will need to go through the process of registering your boat or licensing it. While the option for registration exists for those that own pleasure crafts, individuals or companies that own commercial vessels or government vessels do not get a choice. Registration is mandatory…
When you own a boat in Canada, whether it is a small craft or a large one, if the vessel is used strictly for recreational and pleasure purposes, you have the option of licensing your boat or registering it with Transport Canada. There are differences between licensing and registration and becoming part of the registry…
Registering your vessel to travel through Canadian waters is essential, regardless of whether you intend to use it as a pleasure vessel or as a commercial ship. Most people who purchase yachts and boats in Canada will need this documentation when they are travelling in international waters, or moving the boat from its original port…
As wonderful as it can be for you and your family and friends to spend leisure time out on your boat, you as the boat owner must be aware that you need to follow the rules and regulations set by Transport Canada if you want your vessel to be on Canadian waters legally. Naturally, there…
Transport Canada has many thousands of applications for registration certificates every year, and they want to make sure that everyone can get the forms they need as quickly as possible. If this is your first time applying for a registration certificate, and you don’t know what to do, then you may need some assistance in…
Once you have made the plunge and bought a new boat like a yacht or other pleasure vessel for yourself, you want to decide what to do regarding licensing or registration. In Canada, all pleasure craft that has a motor over ten horsepower must have a license, but you can opt to get registration instead…
Once you get Canadian certification for vessels over 24 meters, the world is essentially yours. Like essentially all other boat certifications, it can be a pain to get. That’s why you should use the professionals at the Canadian Vessel Registry. They have the kind of know how that makes getting the right certification easy. You…