Did you just get a Canadian pleasure craft and want to make sure that you have all of your documentation taken care of? Do you know that there’s something you have to do with your Canadian Pleasure Craft License, but you aren’t necessarily sure of how to go about it? That’s perfectly understandable. After all,…
Are you unsure about whether to register your Canadian vessel or get a pleasure craft license? Do you think it’s something that you really don’t have to worry about? The truth is that getting this right is a priority. If you make the wrong decision, you could face steep, heavy fines from Transport Canada (as…
Have you been wondering how to register a boat in Alberta (or anywhere else in Canada?) Does it seem like registering your vessel is the right course of action, but you aren’t sure how to best go about it? The good news is that registering your vessel in Alberta is the same as registering it…
Do you have a vessel that you don’t use all that often but are looking to make some money with? Has it felt like your vessel may not be all that large, but you’d like to bring some cash in by giving paid tours with it, that kind of thing? Folks all across Canada make…
In 2001, the Canada Shipping Act was introduced in order to finally update and redefine maritime regulations for Canadian boats. The Canada Shipping Act of 2001 is a piece of legislation that most vessel owners in the country should be aware of, so let’s go over what it entails and how to properly comply with…
Parting ways with your boat can be very bittersweet. Maybe you have a new boat lined up for you or it will still take a while for you to find a boat that works for you. Either way, we don’t want to add too much to your plate, but you will need to transfer the…
Congratulations, you are the new owner of a beautiful boat. Few things are as exciting as the prospect of setting sail in a new vessel. However, before you can enjoy the salt air and cool breeze, you need to get a few things done, don’t you? You need to make sure that you first establish…
When the time comes to part ways with a boat, many people ask themselves how to approach this. In some times, the vessel is beyond saving and will need to be disposed of, but there will certainly be situations in which you can actually sell the boat to someone else. So, if you’re wondering how…
You might have wondered where all the information registered with Transport Canada goes to, and the answer is their registry. This is the comprehensive database that holds all data related to a particular vessel. Not only does this help them keep track of all the vessels sailing Canadian waters and access contact information in case…
If you own a commercial boat here in Ontario, you are well aware of the registration process. After all, you surely had to go through it after you purchased your vessel. Now, what happens if you are parting ways with your boat? How do you address changes that need to be done to the ownership…