Do you worry that you’re going to be fined or otherwise hassled for missing some small requirement? Before you shove off from port, do you ever have that familiar moment of concern that: “I haven’t done something I should do?” Vessel owners have had these fears essentially since the beginning of maritime travel. The last…
There are many reasons for which you might end up having to update your Transport Canada vessel registration. You might need to make sure your address is up to date, or you might need to add an owner to the official registry. Whatever it is, we can help you with it. Changing the Vessel Name…
There are many different kinds of vessel-related documents that you might have to get throughout your ownership of a boat or ship, but the last one you’ll have to deal with will be the certificate of deletion of the vessel. What is a Certificate of Deletion? A certificate of deletion is a document that certifies…
There’s nothing more exciting than the prospect of buying a boat. After all, the maritime world will open up to you in all sorts of ways. Of course, buying a boat in Canada is a complicated matter, and one that you will need to put some thought into. Let’s take a closer look at what…
It’s difficult to understate just how important it is to make sure have your boat licence is always in order if you want to sail undeterred. So, what happens if you have a lost boat licence in Ontario? Well, you’ll have to replenish it. The Importance of Your Boat Licence Your boat licence is a…
When you own a pleasure craft, you have two options: you can either register it with Transport Canada, something that is mandatory for commercial vessels, or you can get a BC pleasure craft license, which most owners consider easier and more convenient. Whether you already have your license and need to alter it some way…
With most transactions you carry out, a receipt will often be enough to establish someone as the new owner of the item that was sold. However, when it comes to larger goods such as a home or a vehicle, there are certain administrative and official processes that will need to certify these changes in ownership.…
Canada features great places for boaters to experience the great outdoors. If you are a boat owner, make sure you have the proper Canadian vessel documentation onboard. Doing so will make it just that much more rewarding to see Canada by boat. You should have a pleasure craft license (PLC) and registration onboard to make…
You probably don’t think too much about your boating registration, do you? You got it when you first got your vessel and then didn’t have to do anything with it. That is, of course, until you have to update it or make some random change. Maybe you’re even selling the vessel. In such cases that…
If you are a vessel owner with a commercial boat, you need to register it with Transport Canada. However, if it’s a recreational vessel, you don’t necessarily have to register it, but you will certainly have to get a licence for it. Let’s take a closer look at what the process for an application for…