Transport Canada is tightening the enforcement of boat-safety and licensing requirements after recent concerns surfaced around unofficial tour-boats operating without proper certification. A report published June 23, 2025 by VOCM highlights this crackdown: vessels offering iceberg or whale-watching excursions — often privately operated and charging paying passengers — are under increased scrutiny. Our portal makes…
If you own a small Canadian boat — or are thinking about registering one — you’ll want to pay close attention to recent changes announced by Transport Canada in Ship Safety Bulletin No. 17/2025. These updates affect how tonnage is measured for boats under 24 metres, and can have big implications for Canadian boat registration,…
Recently, Transport Canada set out specific regulatory guidance for all boats (foreign and domestic) navigating in Canadian waters. When you are managing your boat documentation through our service at National Vessel Registry Center Corp., it’s essential not only to focus on registration and licencing but also to stay compliant with operational regulations. What Transport Canada…
Going on the water this winter? Boating safely always matters, but especially in winter, when temperatures drop. Transport Canada boating regulations and safety requirements play a significant role in how people continue to enjoy Canadian waters when the temperatures start to fall. As a portal for boat registration in Canada, we stay on top of…
When buying or selling a boat in Canada, there’s more to transferring ownership than simply signing a bill of sale. Whether the boat is registered with Transport Canada or carries a pleasure craft licence, ownership transfer requires proper forms, accurate documentation, and compliance with Canadian maritime laws. At the National Vessel Registry Center Corp., we…
Owning a boat in Canada opens up opportunities for recreation, business, or travel. Still, before leaving port, every owner must decide how to properly document their vessel. For many, small boat registration offers the best way to operate legally and confidently on the water. This form of registration, also called the Small Vessel Register, provides…
The rules to registering and licencing your boat are not always straightforward, and the consequences of misunderstanding them can be serious. At the National Vessel Registry Center Corp., we provide an online resource that simplifies the entire process of Canadian boat registration, ensuring that you remain compliant with national regulations. Who Must Register Their Boat…
When you’re ready to enjoy Canada’s waterways, it’s vital to make sure your boat is fully compliant with federal requirements. Our service helps you complete your boat registration in Canada online quickly and easily. Whether you’re operating a fishing boat, a workboat, or a pleasure craft, registration is an essential part of safe and lawful…
Canada’s waterways are some of the busiest and most diverse in the world, and Transport Canada regulates how boats are documented for safety, ownership, and international recognition. If you are a boat owner or planning to become one, you’ve likely heard of the Transport Canada Registry. This is the official database where qualifying boats are…
Boats are great assets, giving their owners all kinds of wonderful opportunities, from the owner’s leisure activities to, possibly, running a business. Still, before cruising, it is very necessary to get acquainted with the legal obligations that concern the boat owners. A considerable part of the whole procedure is finding out the way of register…
