Transport Canada has a vast array of responsibilities. If you go through their site, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by how much they have to do on any given day. As a result of all of those tasks and agendas, it’s not always easy to get them to do what you want them to do.…
Our site is designed to make acquiring and maintaining proper Transport Canada documentations easier. We specifically made it so that vessel owners can have one less thing to worry about. However, one thing that every vessel owner has to worry about at all times is safety. That’s true during any time of the year, but in…
If you have an avid boater in your family you might be in the market to get them a gift. It might be their birthday, an anniversary or maybe you’re just getting ready for next Christmas or Hanukkah. We here at National Vessel Registry Center Corp. love boats and love to see people enjoy being…
Whether you purchase a boat that is brand new or one that is previously owned and used, there are procedures you must follow to make sure the boat is legal to be in the water in British Columbia (BC). Canadian law dictates that you must either register the vessel with Transport Canada or file for…
Boat registration for your pleasure craft is just one of the steps you go through before you can legally put your boat in Canadian waters. Registration is not mandatory for pleasure crafts, but it does provide you with certain benefits when you are part of the national registry of vessels. If you are new to…
“Form 9 application for provisional certificate of registry” can sound very confusing. When someone first buys a new boat, they usually can’t wait to use it. Whether it’s for fun with the family or to get their business off the ground, the last thing anyone wants to do is take more time to do more…
When you purchase a pleasure vessel in Canada, you get the option of either licensing your craft with Transport Canada or seeking a registration certificate. You must choose one or the other, and while there is no cost for licensing your craft, registration does carry a fee. However, if you are carrying a marine mortgage…
Owning a boat can prove to be one of life’s greatest pleasures. However, the process of acquiring one can be overwhelming, considering the many options available to buyers. If you’ve decided to turn to a foreign market for boat-shopping, you must follow the proper steps to know how to properly import a vessel into Canada.…
We live in the information age today, and the more information you have about anything can help you to make a better decision about what you want to do. Information can be critical to you when you are making a big purchase like buying a yacht. You want to make sure you are investing your…
There are different purposes for purchasing a vessel. There are some boat owners who ideally buy the boats to do business with the Canadian government. This presents a great financial opportunity and you will need to do the paperwork in the right way. It is also important to fill out the vessel registration form appropriately.…