Just as is the case when you buy a car and need to register it, taking care of licensing or registration when you buy a boat in Canada is important. If you just bought a pleasure vessel, you have the options of getting a license for your vessel from Transport Canada or getting registration for…
A Canadian Registry certificate can do a lot of different things for your boat. There are different kinds of registry certificates, each which do different things. It’s important to keep in mind though what all of the certificates are actually for: letting you use your boat without worry. When you have all the certificates and…
If you are new to the world of vessel registry, then you may not have heard the term “bareboat charters.” In Canada, this phase is used to describe vessels that are being used as a commercial investment. Even if you are simply buying a pleasure cruiser, then it may be worth investing money into charters…
Form 13 Application for Change of Name of Ship And/Or Port of Registry sure sounds like a mouthful. At first glance, it can even sound a little bit confusing. For example, what is “port of registry?” Many people believe that it’s “where the ship’s home port is” That’s not necessarily true. That can be where…
Purchasing and owning a boat is a great privilege, and you do all you can to maintain your vessel so that it is seaworthy and safe. You also want to make sure that you follow all the proper laws and codes as the owner of a Canadian vessel. There are regulations you must follow regarding…
You want to bring a vessel into international waters from a Canadian port and make sure that you can sail it into US or Caribbean waters without any problems. Whether you are planning to take a trip down to the Bahamas for a holiday in your pleasure yacht or you want to use a commercial…
If you are the owner of a pleasure vessel, whether it is large or small, you may find that registering your boat with Transport Canada is something that is beneficial to you. Having your boat as part of the national registry can assist you when you are traveling on your boat and can be an…
You have made the final deal to buy the boat that you want from a dealership or from a private owner, and you are finally taking possession of the boat itself. Once you have your boat, the temptation may be to take it out right away so you can start enjoying it. Before you get…
After going to the expense of investing in a high-quality, luxury pleasure vessel like a yacht, you not only want to make plans for fantastic voyages and trips for you and your family, but you also want to make sure that you register your vessel so you can be part of the national registry in…
You want to buy a new boat, but need to obtain a mortgage in order to afford the cost. In order to take out a mortgage, you will most likely be required by the lender to register your vessel with Transport Canada. Only vessels which have been registered in this form are allowed to have…