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Rise of Boat Rentals Shows Pleasure Craft Licence Importance

Rise of Boat Rentals Shows Pleasure Craft Licence Importance

Boat rentals have surged across Canada as peer-to-peer platforms and casual sharing arrangements become part of everyday boating. This can be lucrative, fun, and convenient, but, it’s important to stay in compliance. For many owners, the first sign of trouble comes when they realize their pleasure craft licence does not cover how their boat is…

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Update Pleasure Craft Licence: Guide for Canadian Boat Owners

Update Pleasure Craft Licence: Guide for Canadian Boat Owners

A licensed recreational vessel must have an Update Pleasure Craft Licence when important information changes. A lot of boat owners think that licensing is a one-off event when, in fact, updates are as vital as your application. Updating your Pleasure Craft Licence keeps the record of your vessel accurate and current – and ensures compliance…

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Places of Refuge: Facts For Certificate of Registry & Licence Holders

Places of Refuge: Facts For Certificate of Registry & Licence Holders

When something goes wrong on the water, time, clarity, and coordination matter. For boat owners navigating emergencies, especially those involving entry into protected waters, Certificate of Registry status plays a direct role in how authorities assess risk and respond.  As an online portal focused on Transport Canada boat registration and licencing pathways, we see how…

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Transfer of Pleasure Craft Licence: Guide for Canadian Boat Owners

Transfer of Pleasure Craft Licence: Guide for Canadian Boat Owners

In Canada, when you buy a new boat, the boat licence will have to be transferred to you. When you buy or sell a licensed pleasure craft, a Transfer of Pleasure Craft Licence makes sure the official records match the new owner. Many boat owners overlook this obligation and assume that the vessel’s licence remains…

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Renew Pleasure Craft Licence: Guide for Canadian Boat Owners

Renew Pleasure Craft Licence: Guide for Canadian Boat Owners

It is important for licensed boaters in Canada to renew pleasure craft licence with authorities. Many owners believe a pleasure craft licence lasts forever. In reality, the renewal process allows records to remain active and accurate. The PCL requirements safeguard safety, identification and accountability on Canadian waters. Renewal can avoid confusing records and unnecessary enforcement…

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2026 Guide: Small Vessel Register Safety Tips for Commercial Fishing

2026 Guide: Small Vessel Register Safety Tips for Commercial Fishing

Operating a commercial fishing boat in Canada in 2026 means balancing daily work on the water with evolving safety expectations. The Small Vessel Register plays a direct role in how Transport Canada connects your boat’s registration status with safety oversight, inspections, and compliance programs.  From stability notices to digital safety records, registration status now shapes…

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The Coast Guard’s Climate Fight Impact On Canadian Boat Registration in 2026

The Coast Guard’s Climate Fight Impact On Canadian Boat Registration in 2026

Extreme storms, unpredictable ice movement, and growing environmental response demands have pushed the Canadian Coast Guard. For boat owners across the country, these changes are no longer abstract policy discussions. They directly affect how Canadian boat registration functions, how quickly authorities can respond during emergencies, and how Transport Canada manages records tied to climate resilience.…

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Registration of a Government Vessel: Complete Guide to Compliance

Registration of a Government Vessel: Complete Guide to Compliance

A Government Vessel Registration is a process for recording a vessel owned or operated under the authority of an entity that is a government. Registering a government vessel promotes accountability and clarity of operations in the Canadian waters. Government vessels may be different from private or commercial vessels, but they must be registered.  Clear records…

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