Depending on the type of vessel you own in Canada can determine if you need to get your vessel registered or not. While there is no requirement for any pleasure vessel to become part of the registry, many owners of larger vessels like yachts do prefer to be part of the registry. Registering makes your…
First things first, congrats on owning a boat and being a responsible boat owner! It’s always best to understand the legalities and requirements involved with owning your pleasure craft and looking up questions is one of the best ways to learn. One of the premier things to understand when learning about licence displays is that…
Canadian yacht enthusiasts have a habit of buying vessels out of the country. This is because they’re either interested in US-made or other foreign boats, or are simply looking for a better price. While you might be getting what you want, do you know about the entire process of purchasing vessels from the US and other…
On October 17, 2018, the Canadian Parliament passed Bill C-45, or more popularly known as the Cannabis Act. This legal action legalized and regulated the sale and consumption of cannabis in Canada. Since the first dispensaries began being active, people have been wondering about how this affects marine transport ,vessels and Canadian vessel documentation. In this…
Have you been worried about licensing a boat in Ontario or really, anywhere in Canada? Are you concerned when you think about how much time it’s going to take dealing with all of the registration needs for your vessels in Canada? That’s perfectly understandable. After all, no one likes to have to take care of…
There comes a time for every vessel owner to sell his yacht or boat. The reasons can be various – from financial needs to purchasing a new one. To be able to sell your vessel for the right price, you need to know the rules of the market. In this article, we will provide all…
When you have recently purchased a boat you’re excited to get out on the water. You are probably more concerned about spending a day fishing in the sun than worrying about forms and legal steps. However, if you purchased your boat from another owner you may ask “how to change the name of a boat?”…
You might already know this, but all the information registered with Transport Canada goes to their registry, which is the comprehensive database that holds all data related to a particular vessel. Not only does this help them keep track of all the vessels using Canadian waters and access contact information in case an owner needs…
If you are selling or passing on the ownership of a boat, you also need to pass on the corresponding documentation. This will both officialize the sale of the boat and make sure that the new owner has all the necessary paperwork to legally establish ownership. This process doesn’t have to be that complicated, but…
There’s nothing more maritime than superstitions, which have accompanied sailors and seafaring folks since time immemorial. One of these famous superstitions states that it’s bad luck to rename a boat, but how true is that? Let’s look into this. Is it Bad Luck to Rename a Boat? It’s an old superstition that it’s bad luck…