Peace of mind doesn’t have a numerical value. You can’t go to any store, online or otherwise, and say: “I’d like one peace of mind for my Canadian ship, please.” However, it’s hard to enjoy anything without peace of mind. That certainly goes for any kind of boat. Here at the National Vessel Registry Center…
Transport Canada does so much for Canada. Most Canadians, even those whose livelihoods and lives revolve around the water, don’t realize exactly how much the department does for the country. This governmental department develops regulations and policies, as well as services beyond marine transportation, such as road, rail, and even air transportation too. With so…
If you live anywhere in Canada and are purchasing a recreational boat or a commercial vessel, the registration process required is something you need to familiarize yourself with. Registration is required for all commercial ships and is optional for recreational vessels. You may have found a boat that you want to buy, either new from…
Modifying the name of your boat could bring bad luck, or so they say. But in reality, complications could arise. That said, renaming it should not be done lightly. The overall process can be stressful, lengthy, and time-consuming. If you do not have the time or want to avoid the added stress that comes along…
Buying a boat for business or recreation is a big undertaking. You do not want to just go headfirst into a purchase without knowing anything about the ship you are considering, even if it is one that is new from the factory. You will surely do your research so you can find a boat with…
Buying a boat comes with a rush of adrenaline: the freedom to be able to take your vessel out whenever you want in whatever manner you want. This is true whether you’re getting your own pleasure craft for the first time, or if you just bought another enormous commercial vessel to add to your fleet.…
Whether you’re applying for Canadian vessel registration, Bare-Boat Charter registration, a Pleasure Craft License, or anything else, it may not exactly be fun. After all, it’s paperwork. It’s the kind of important chore that’s still, well, a chore. Most vessel owners, naturally, tend to put it off in favor of doing practically anything else. There’s…
In the past, we’ve mentioned what to do if you’re considering going out boating in cold weather. Winter boat rides can be some of the best boat rides, as you’ll take in a kind of beauty that you won’t be able to see any other time of year. However, for many boaters, they go out…
You are the proud owner of a vessel in British Columbia and want to make sure that you are fully compliant with the Coast Guard before you go out on the water. One of the things that you may be wondering is whether you need to register your vessel. There are several factors that will…
Have you just purchased a boat and aren’t sure what the next step is? Do you know that you’re supposed to get some kind of documentation for your vessel, but don’t know if it’s registration, a Transport Canada Pleasure Craft License, or something else? That’s where we come in. Yes, you can come to our…