Owning your own boat is a privilege that most will never know. Putting yourself in a position to purchase a boat can call for years of hard work and sacrifice, as they can be cost-prohibitive. For this reason, the majority of vessel owners cherish their boats, and in turn, they do everything they can to…
For the first time in Canadian history, the federal government has proposed to implement a luxury tax on Canadian vessels with a price over $250.000. A word about the new proposal has traveled all the way from Clark’s Harbour up to Inuvik, and, as you may imagine, the waters are once again divided between boat…
If you’re planning to buy a new boat, nothing is cut-and-dried. You need to know what Canadian vessel registry paperwork to provide. Transport Canada requires new boat owners to follow a specific process when they’re buying a boat. The following information will help you sort out the details to streamline the buying process. Canadian Vessel…
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…
As a boat owner and nature enthusiast, you have a basic obligation to do what you can to protect the environment. Chances are you are familiar with how to keep your emissions at safe levels, you clean your vessel regularly, and you refrain from littering the water with trash and refuse. Sometimes, however, you can…
Only a copy of a bill of sale will prove you own your Canadian vessel. Don’t get ownership confused with registration or licensing. You cannot use a registration or license to prove you own a pleasure craft. Canadian Ownership and Licensing While a copy of your bill of sale should be kept onboard at all…
One of the great things about boating is that it can be a lifelong hobbie. As your life evolves and changes, you can always count on your boat being there to take you out on the water and away from the stresses back on land. If your circumstances have changed to the point where you…
Have you been trying to find a better, simpler way to get your vessel on the vessel registry to Transport Canada? Did you look at other online vessel documentation sites only to find them frustrating and difficult to deal with? That’s perfectly understandable. Indeed, when we started the National Vessel Registry Center Corp., we wanted…
Alberta is home to some of the most gorgeous waterways in all of Canada. With this in mind, it is no surprise that boat owners flock to this province every year to fish or sightsee with their friends and loved ones. If you are an Alberta resident, or just looking to visit, you are going…
Canadian boat owners must follow strict guidelines for registering or licensing their boats. This can get confusing as there is a distinct difference between licence and registration activities. Therefore, you need to follow specific rules, depending on whether you own a commercial boat or pleasure craft vessel. So, What is the Difference Between a Vessel…