Changing the Name of a Boat at Our Website

Changing the Name of a Boat at Our Website

We, at the Canadian Vessel Registry, make changing the name of a boat at our website a breeze. The hard part comes when you have to get rid of the old boat name on your vessel. Otherwise, you can make it official by visiting our website and completing the required documentation. Changing the Name of…

How Does Transport Canada Help Vessel Owners?

How Does Transport Canada Help Vessel Owners?

Canadian waters have a lot to offer boaters of all stripes. With our bountiful inland freshwater lakes and expansive coastlines, all types of vessels dot Canadian waterways. With so many boats on the water, it is imperative that regulatory agencies put safety measures and laws in place to protect boaters and the environment. It is…

Why Should You Comply with Transport Canada?

Why Should You Comply with Transport Canada?

As an avid boater and outdoorsman, you care about the environment. In order to preserve Canada’s beautiful, pristine waterways for future generations, we all need to do our part. For boat owners, this means taking every measure possible to not pollute while out on the water. While we can each contribute on an individual level,…

Transport Canada Vessel Registration for the First Time

Transport Canada Vessel Registration for the First Time

Are you registering your vessel for the first time? Have you never gone through the Transport Canada vessel registration process before? If this is your first time, then it’s perfectly natural for the process to feel onerous. Indeed, that’s one of the major reasons that we started the National Vessel Registry Center Corp. Here, we’ve…

Do You Need a Pleasure Craft License? How Do You Get It?

Do You Need a Pleasure Craft License? How Do You Get It?

Transport Canada (TC) makes the rules clear about owning a pleasure craft and obtaining a pleasure craft license. A pleasure craft represents a boat that is used for recreation and does not carry passengers or commercial loads.  The definition of the vessel is defined under Canada’s 2001 Shipping Act. While a passenger is someone who pays…

The Steps of Transport Canada Vessel Registration

The Steps of Transport Canada Vessel Registration

Have you been considering getting Transport Canada vessel registration but aren’t sure if it’s right for you? Did you decide to register your vessel but want to be able to do so in the quickest, easiest way possible? If so, we can help. Here at the National Vessel Registry Center Corp., we’ve made it easier…