If you are a Canadian who owns a boat and lives in Ontario, or if you are planning to move there, you surely have thought about sailing once or twice. Licensing a boat in Ontario is a must in case you are looking to visit the Great Lakes, Lake Nipigon, or Moose River by yourself.…
Abandoned boats are a very curious thing. After all, boats are an investment, so suddenly running into one can bring all the convenience and excitement of owning a boat without the financial burden. However, you also need to understand what comes with this overall process. Let’s take a look at your options when it comes…
The laws and regulations for pleasure crafts in Canada require boats to be licensed with a pleasure craft license. This applies to almost any Canadian province. As the name of the license says, you require this kind of documentation for vessels used merely for pleasure or recreational purposes. Boat registration, on the other hand, applies…
Sailing is one of humanity’s most desired activities since someone crafted something that could float on water. But what about living out of it? Before that, learn about buying a boat in Canada and read this amazing experience to see if it is what you have been looking for your whole life. It could really…
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.…
Have you been unsure whether your vessel needs to be registered or you should get a Canadian pleasure craft license? Does it seem like there isn’t much difference between the two? The truth is that there are very large differences between them. In fact, you can only get one or the other, you can’t get…
From April 2021 up to April 2023, Transport Canada has set up many changes regarding regulations for maritime transport. As you maybe already know, many of them are still pending to be implemented, but will surely do in the following months. Be sure to keep yourself updated on any changes. Transport Canada has listed each…
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…
Has something happened where you just can’t find your boat registration? Do you want to go back out on your vessel but aren’t sure if you’re legally able to do so? “I lost my boat registration. Now what?” Those are just some of the most common questions we’re asked. When you misplace or just can’t…
Is it your first time as the owner of a ship and you are not sure what’s next after buying a boat? Then you want to do the right thing. It’s important you learn how to register a boat in Canada if you are looking forward to getting waterborne for the upcoming year. The maritime…