When Canadian owners plan to import a USA boat by selling to an American buyer, removing the boat from Canadian registration is a critical step that cannot be skipped. To ensure your American buyer can complete their boat paperwork without delays, you must provide them with a ‘Certificate of Deletion.’ You can file your application…
Electric propulsion is rapidly changing recreational boating across Canada. However, the legal framework governing motorized boats has not changed as quickly as the technology. Many boaters still rely on an outdated assumption: that the requirement for a pleasure craft licence begins only when a motor exceeds 10 horsepower. Electric motors are often listed in kilowatts…
For many boat owners, selling, scrapping, or losing a boat feels like the end of the story. Often, there is one more step. If your name remains attached to a listing in the Canadian boat registry, you may still carry legal and financial responsibilities long after the boat is gone. This situation can lead to…
Accurate measurements are now more central than ever to Canadian boat registration. Recent regulatory updates from Transport Canada have changed how tonnage is calculated for boats under 24 metres, directly affecting how owners register, transfer, and maintain compliance. At National Vessel Registry Center Corp., our online portal makes it easier to access and submit the…
As of January 1, 2026, completing a Transport Canada boat transfer is no longer something you can put off for months. The federal timeline has changed, and the consequences for delay are immediate. Our online portal makes it easier to file the required forms for Canadian boat registration, pleasure craft licencing, and registry updates so…
When life shifts unexpectedly, boat ownership can change just as quickly. Whether you are managing an estate or separating assets after a marriage ends, a boat transfer must be handled promptly and correctly to stay compliant with Canadian maritime requirements. At National Vessel Registry Center Corp., our service simplifies the online filing process for Transport…
Canada’s boating landscape is shifting in 2026. If you operate a rental, charter, or shared-use boat, these updates are not minor adjustments. They directly affect how you register and classify your watercraft. For many operators, compliance now means moving into the Small Vessel Registry and away from a pleasure-only framework. At National Vessel Registry Center…
Canada’s boating rules are entering a new phase. If you own a recreational boat, recent amendments will affect how you maintain your Transport Canada pleasure craft licence, how quickly you must report a transfer, and whether your sailboat will soon require licencing at all. Our online portal is built to help you respond to these…
As of January 2026, Transport Canada has shortened the window for updating your pleasure craft licence information from 90 days to just 30. This regulatory shift directly affects boat owners across the country. If your name, address, or boat details change, you now have only one month to report it. Through our online portal at…
Canada’s commercial fishing fleet is entering a new enforcement era. Recent Transport Canada updates directly affect how your information appears in the Transport Canada ship registry and how inspectors assess your boat. With the 2026 updates now taking effect, accuracy in the Transport Canada ship registry is no longer a paperwork detail—it can determine whether…