So, you’re looking into buying a boat in Canada. This is obviously very exciting, and you probably can’t wait to be out there sailing in your soon-to-be new vessel. However, before you get to do that, you will have to consider a few things. Buying a Boat in Canada If only buying a boat was…
Whenever you see yourself in a position where you have to submit a form to a government agency, you will probably feel preemptively tired because of the process ahead of you. That is why we’ve made the process to submit the pleasure craft license transfer form a lot easier. Carrying Out a Pleasure Craft License…
Transport Canada’s boat registry exists for a variety of different reasons. On one hand, it is very important for the agency to keep track of the vessels sailing Canadian waters. However, there are plenty of other uses for individual vessel owners. Let us introduce you to what you should know about the boat registry in…
For those unfamiliar with the process, registering your vessel with Transport Canada might seem somewhat intimidating or complicated. However, there’s no reason for it to actually be that way when you have the right help on your side. That is what we aim to provide here at the Canadian Vessel Registry Center. So, if you…
If you’ve previously interacted with Transport Canada and their registration systems, you might have heard about the Canadian ship registry. This is where all the information related to registered vessels is stored for reference. It is organized in such a way that the information transcends different owners, making it easy to access information about one…
Like with any big purchase, buying a used boat in Ontario will require caution, prudence, and thought. Let’s go over everything you should keep in mind when going through this. Buying a Used Boat in Ontario The first thing you want to keep in mind when buying a used boat is to make sure that…
Your vessel’s registration is very important for a variety of reasons. It is the document that, after all, grants your vessel permission to operate in Canadian waters. This means that it needs to be kept up to date throughout your ownership over it. That is why a Transport Canada change of address can be so…
If you’re thinking about purchasing a vessel across the border, you might be wondering about what the process to import a boat from USA will look like. Well, don’t worry, because we’ve gathered a few recommendations on what to do in such a situation. Import a Boat From USA Importing a boat can be a…
Properly documenting your vessel, like most bureaucratic processes, might seem complicated at first, but it doesn’t have to be. The thing that a lot of vessel owners get stuck on is the difference between license and registration. Which one should they get? What will the process look like for your particular vessel? Here’s a brief…
Your vessel registration will always have to reflect accurate and current information. This means, among other things, that it needs to be tied to the port of registry where you maintain the vessel. Let’s take a closer look at this. Determining Your Port of Registry While you’re not using it, your vessel is most likely…