Registering your vessel to travel through Canadian waters is essential, regardless of whether you intend to use it as a pleasure vessel or as a commercial ship. Most people who purchase yachts and boats in Canada will need this documentation when they are travelling in international waters, or moving the boat from its original port…
Canadian Customs By Boat Details
Moving through customs situations can be stressful if you’ve never experienced it before. It can be even more so if you’re on a boat and are uncertain of the processes. That’s true no matter what customs must be cleared whenever you’re crossing a Canadian/ US border. In fact, until you have made you way through…
What to do When You Need a Replacement Certificate
If you are the owner of a pleasure vessel, whether it is large or small, you may find that registering your boat with Transport Canada is something that is beneficial to you. Having your boat as part of the national registry can assist you when you are traveling on your boat and can be an…
Refresher Course to Importing a Boat Trailer Into Canada
Have you been wondering how to go about importing a boat trailer into Canada? An easy solution is to hire a broker and allow them to complete the processes for you. Going about it this way will likely cost you time to find a broker and then the money to pay them. If you wish…
A Guide on Registering a Boat for the First Time
Has it been a longtime dream of yours to own your very own boat? Have you finally decided that now is the time to turn your fantasy of boat ownership into a reality? If so, this can be a profoundly exciting time in your life. Of course, the road to getting out on the water…
Working with the Transport Canada Registry
Purchasing and owning a boat is a great privilege, and you do all you can to maintain your vessel so that it is seaworthy and safe. You also want to make sure that you follow all the proper laws and codes as the owner of a Canadian vessel. There are regulations you must follow regarding…
Form 18 Application for Bareboat Charter Registry
You can find Form 18 application for bareboat charter registry at our site. It’s just one of the many forms we offer that you can fill out easily online. Then, it’s easily sent in to the proper authorities. You don’t have to worry about anything getting lost in the mail or misplaced. Our secure servers…
Things to Consider About Boat Registration after a Name Change
If you have recently changed your name and own a boat, you must contact Transport Canada to amend the information that is in your boat registration. When doing so, there are a few factors that you will need to take into consideration, such as what kind of identification paperwork is required to verify your identity.…
The Need for You to Get a Small Vessel Register (Commercial)
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…
Form 13 Application for Change of Name of Ship And/Or Port of Registry
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…