Keep Your Registration’s Port of Registry Updated at All Time

Your vessel registration will always have to reflect accurate and current information. This means, among other things, that it needs to be tied to the port of registry where you maintain the vessel. Let’s take a closer look at this. Determining Your Port of Registry While you’re not using it, your vessel is most likely…

What You Need to Know About Your Vessel Certificate of Registry

If you’re considering purchasing a vessel, then you’ve probably heard it will be important for you to get a vessel certificate of registry for it. This will arguably be the most important document you get in relation to it, so it’s good to know what you’re getting into. What is Your Vessel Certificate of Registry?…

How to Licence a Vessel in Canada and What Vessels Need to Be Registered

Operating a boat in Canada, just like a car, needs to be done under certain legal and administrative circumstances. It’s important, after all, to know that those operating vessels are qualified to do so, and that the vessel itself is in order. Here’s how to licence a vessel in Canada and how to get a…

Canadian Register of Vessels Join, Consult, or Request Information

The Canadian Register of vessels exists to keep a comprehensive list of the national vessels navigating our country’s waters. In doing so, this allows citizens and vessel owners to keep track of the documentation corresponding to their vessel across different ownerships and registration periods. Whether you are looking to register your own vessel or to…

Importing a Used Boat from USA to Canada is a Step by Step Process

When importing a used boat from the USA to Canada, you need to keep in mind that certain aspects of the process are going to be very delicate. If you want to make sure that the overall cooperation goes smoothly, we have a good breakdown of what you should keep in mind. Importing a Used…

Transport Canada Vessel Registration for New and Used Boats

It’s key that boat owners keep in mind that they need to have their registration in order whenever they are making use of their boats, particularly if they are being used for commercial purposes. If you have any questions about how you can get your Transport Canada vessel registration, allow us to guide you through…

Brief Guide on How to Import a Boat From the USA to Canada

So, when it comes to importing a boat, there will always be work involved. Here in Canada, it’s particularly common to import a boat from the USA since it’s just across the border. This process will have a few different stages that should be sure to follow for a smooth process.  Import a Boat From…

A Vessel Name Query that Works: Transcripts and Historical Research

Are you trying to find out more about a vessel that you’re interested in purchasing, but can’t find an information source you trust? Does it seem like when you do a vessel name query you can’t find the data you need? Here at the National Vessel Registry Center Corp., we have two different forms that…

Planning to Buy a Boat? Key Things to Remember

You have finally saved enough to buy that boat you always dreamed of owning. Now, the question is how to go about it. Unlike buying a family car, which entails a simple process, purchasing a boat for whatever reason requires a greater understanding of technicalities and marine transport regulations involved. To help you navigate through…