Do you have a vessel that you don’t use all that often but are looking to make some money with? Has it felt like your vessel may not be all that large, but you’d like to bring some cash in by giving paid tours with it, that kind of thing? Folks all across Canada make…
In 2001, the Canada Shipping Act was introduced in order to finally update and redefine maritime regulations for Canadian boats. The Canada Shipping Act of 2001 is a piece of legislation that most vessel owners in the country should be aware of, so let’s go over what it entails and how to properly comply with…
Parting ways with your boat can be very bittersweet. Maybe you have a new boat lined up for you or it will still take a while for you to find a boat that works for you. Either way, we don’t want to add too much to your plate, but you will need to transfer the…
Registering a boat in Canada might sound complicated at first, but it doesn’t really have to be. Here at the National Vessel Registry Center Corp, we are here to make sure the process goes by smoothly for you. Registering a Boat in Canada Like most things, registering a boat is often easier said than done.…
Congratulations, you are the new owner of a beautiful boat. Few things are as exciting as the prospect of setting sail in a new vessel. However, before you can enjoy the salt air and cool breeze, you need to get a few things done, don’t you? You need to make sure that you first establish…
Many people come to us at the National Vessel Registry Center Corp asking about how to register a pleasure boat in Alberta. However, they don’t realize that they are asking the wrong question. How to Register a Pleasure Boat in Alberta The first thing that we need to clear up is that you don’t actually…
Boat ownership isn’t as simple as we all wish it was, which is why it’s important to understand the administrative processes that come with it. This will be particularly important if you are dealing with a used boat, for these will come with their own registration nuances that need to be properly addressed. Let’s go…
It’s obviously very important to get your boat registration in order, but it will be just as important to keep it that way going forward. This means that, should any information related to the boat change at some point, you will have to update the registration accordingly. Let’s talk about the different ways of changing…
When the time comes to part ways with a boat, many people ask themselves how to approach this. In some times, the vessel is beyond saving and will need to be disposed of, but there will certainly be situations in which you can actually sell the boat to someone else. So, if you’re wondering how…
Are you buying a boat in Canada? Congratulations! Boat ownership is very exciting and full of promise! However, as you probably know already, there is definitely some paperwork that comes with this, and it can easily get intimidating. Don’t worry, though, because that’s what we at the National Vessel Registry Center Corp are here for.…