Having your own yacht or boat lets you experience and see some of the bodies of water in Canada. It has secluded white sand beaches and craters filled with clear water that make you feel like you’re floating on air. Canada has more than 200,000 km of coastline, making it the longest coastline in the…
There are tons of entertainment activities that you can do with your yacht. But you can also use it for commercial purposes. Regardless of how you’ll use it, purchasing a boat is a huge investment. That said, you need to ensure that you won’t encounter any problems in the future. These days, most consumers purchase…
Modifying the name of your boat could bring bad luck, or so they say. But in reality, complications could arise. That said, renaming it should not be done lightly. The overall process can be stressful, lengthy, and time-consuming. If you do not have the time or want to avoid the added stress that comes along…
The system for registering vessels in Canada can sometimes be confusing to boat owners, especially for first-time registration. The reason for this is that the overall process can be restrictive, more expensive and challenging than any other system. Nevertheless, vessel registration offers many benefits. Registering Your Vessel And Its Benefits There are costs involved if…
Your vessel is an expensive investment. For that reason, it is vital that you protect it against theft and other external factors. Because your boat can be easily stolen, it is a good idea to apply for vessel registration in Canada. Having your boat registered will help government agencies to identify your boat in case of an…
A Bareboat Charter, which is an agreement wherein the charterer has complete control and possession of the vessel (including the ability to appoint a master and crew), is a series of rights that can be granted by Transport Canada. If you’re interested in filing an Form 18 – Application for Bareboat Charter Registry, you’ll need…
Sometimes you need to make a change. If you’re thinking about renaming your vessel, or transferring its port of registry, you should be aware that there are steps to be taken in the event that it’s registered with Transport Canada. You’ll need to file a form that’s known as a Form 13 – Application for…
If you’re currently awaiting a Certificate of Registration for your vessel from Transport Canada, but you’re interested in selling your boat to a buyer in a foreign nation, or you need to move it for another reason, you may think you’re out of luck. With a Form 9 – Application for Provisional Certificate of Registry,…
Government-owned vessels can also be registered with Transport Canada. In order to obtain registration, a form known as an Form 17 – Application for the Registration of a Government Ship, under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, Subsection 46 (3) will need to be completed. This document requires a significant amount of information about the vessel…
In the event of a vessel being registered with Transport Canada, it is compulsory that said vessel have what is known as an authorized representative. If you happen to be the sole owner, this can be yourself; if the vessel is owned by multiple parties, someone will need to be selected as the authorized representative.…