Having a commercial boat can be an important part of your business, especially if it is a centrepiece to what you do for a living. Commercial fishing boats, transportation vessels, river rafts, charter boats, cargo ships, and others all rely heavily on the operation of their vehicles to make their companies run. Whenever you are…
Many people today look for the opportunity to purchase a boat for personal uses. You yourself might be looking for the chance to get out on the water so that they can go fish, swim, travel to different places, or just enjoy hours or days out in the sea. If you have the means to…
We live in a world where more of us are moving around often. In the past, you may have been likely to stay at the same home address or business address for many years. Now, with people looking to upgrade homes and facilities, with rents and mortgages changing, you may find that you move to…
Some things are meant to last forever. Some folks get tattoos, permanently changing their bodies. Some buy their dream homes, the place where they plan to spend the rest of their days. When folks get married, they do so for the rest of their lives. But, life can change things. Sometimes, what’s meant to last…
A boat tour business will be deemed a commercial operation under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and therefore subject to different rules, unlike the transport Canada pleasure craft licence, which is quite easy to obtain. Any waterborne enterprise opened for the express purpose of making profit comes under the banner of commercial. The certification and…
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 Form 13 – Application for Change…
Boating experience is thrilling. There’s something about the wind, the thrum and the snap that a lot of people in Canada participate in any recreational boating activities. Of course, if there are boaters, there are also insurers who will follow them. Several companies offer boat insurance in Canada. But do you need a boat insurance?…
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…
Modifying the name of your boat could bring bad luck, or so they say. But in reality, complications could arise. That said, renaming it should not be done lightly. The overall process can be stressful, lengthy, and time-consuming. If you do not have the time or want to avoid the added stress that comes along…
At night, you lose one of the most important navigational tools, i.e. good visibility. Experienced skippers increase their caution while they decrease speed. They also use night-vision technology Here are some other tips from Canadian Vessel Registry on how you can stay safe when boating at night. Go Slow and Vigilant In the marine industry,…