A family member or a close friend of yours will be celebrating his/her birthday. Do you have a gift already? If that person is an avid boater, you may choose from one of the items we provided below. They’re perfect gift ideas for boat lovers. Life jacket But don’t just give them a large personal…
First-Time Registration – What You Need to Know
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…
Why is Vessel Registration a Good Idea?
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…
Form 13 – Application for Change of Ship Name and/or Transfer of Port of Registry
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…
Form 16 – Builder’s Mortgage
If you’re having a vessel built, and the financing for this project is coming from an outside lender via a builder’s mortgage, there will be documentation that will need to be submitted to the Canadian Registry of Vessels. The Form 16 – Builder’s Mortgage will ask for information regarding any all mortgagors and mortgagees as they…
Form 8 – Declaration of Transmission
In the event of a transmission of ownership for a registered vessel, in instances of death, bankruptcy, or other lawful means, Transport Canada does require that they be notified with official documentation. Using what is called a Form 8 – Declaration of Transmission, which is a form that clearly delineates a change in vessel ownership, you…