Form 13 Application for Change of Name of Ship And/Or Port of Registry sure sounds like a mouthful. At first glance, it can even sound a little bit confusing. For example, what is “port of registry?” Many people believe that it’s “where the ship’s home port is” That’s not necessarily true. That can be where…
At our site, we do everything we can to make the Canadian registry certificate process easier on our customers. If this is your first time getting a registry certificate in Canada (or even if it isn’t) the entire process can be a bit confusing. In this article, we’ll try to clear up some misconceptions so…
If you are looking at starting your own business that involves a boat in Canada, there are regulations that you need to make sure you follow. Not only does your vessel need to meet safety standards set forth by Transport Canada, but there are also registration requirements that you must meet. Depending on the size…
A Canadian Registry certificate can do a lot of different things for your boat. There are different kinds of registry certificates, each which do different things. It’s important to keep in mind though what all of the certificates are actually for: letting you use your boat without worry. When you have all the certificates and…
Here at the National Vessel Registry Center Corp., our goal is to help anyone who wants to utilize the Canadian ship registry best methods. For many, that means filing their paperwork online. Instead of having to print it out, and spend far too much time filing everything in by hand, we make it so that…
If you sit and think about it, what is your favorite to spend a warm, sunny day? Do you envision yourself out on the lake, casting lines, or water skiing with your friends and family? If so, you might find that owning your own boat can unlock hours of enjoyment in the great Canadian outdoors.…
Just as is the case when you buy a car and need to register it, taking care of licensing or registration when you buy a boat in Canada is important. If you just bought a pleasure vessel, you have the options of getting a license for your vessel from Transport Canada or getting registration for…
Finding the right documentation for a Canadian vessel used to be quite difficult. You had to drive somewhere to pick it up, or print it from your computer. Then, you had to fill it out, mail it in and wait. Of course, if there were mistakes, it could be sent back to you. Then, you’d…
So, after years of thinking about it, it is finally time to buy a boat of your own. You can hardly be blamed for pulling the trigger–with your own vessel, you are free to head out onto one of Canada’s thousands of lakes whenever the urge strikes you. There simply are not many better ways…
Once you get Canadian certification for vessels over 24 meters, the world is essentially yours. Like essentially all other boat certifications, it can be a pain to get. That’s why you should use the professionals at the Canadian Vessel Registry. They have the kind of know how that makes getting the right certification easy. You…