If you are a vessel owner or even a prospective one, then you are at least tangentially familiar with the Transport Canada ship registry. This database aims to keep track of all commercial vessels operating in Canadian waters. Not only does this help the corresponding agencies enforce important regulations and guidelines, but it also helps…
A vessel’s name is important. Often, it’s very important to the vessel owner. Sure, there are owners who just name their vessel the first thing that comes to mind or something they heard that name, but usually it’s something that a person has thought about for a long time. The name can have a deep,…
Buying a boat from a foreign vendor will involve importing a vessel into Canada, which is far from a complicated process. Well, at least it shouldn’t be one if you keep in mind every step of the process. Let’s take a look at everything you should pay attention to as part of this process. Importing…
So, you’re looking into buying a boat in Canada. This is obviously very exciting, and you probably can’t wait to be out there sailing in your soon-to-be new vessel. However, before you get to do that, you will have to consider a few things. Buying a Boat in Canada If only buying a boat was…
A pleasure craft licence can be the best kind of licence. Basically, it’s a licence to have fun. You can take your friends or family out for a day or night on Canada’s wonderful waters. You can lie out in the sun and then gaze up at the stars. Go for a swim, go skiing,…
The ownership of a vessel always needs to be backed by its official registration. This means that should any changes in the ownership occur, you will need to submit the corresponding form. When these changes pertain to switching, adding, or removing owners from the registration, you will need to pass a form for a Transport…
Your vessel’s registration is very important for a variety of reasons. It is the document that, after all, grants your vessel permission to operate in Canadian waters. This means that it needs to be kept up to date throughout your ownership over it. That is why a Transport Canada change of address can be so…
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…
If any changes are to occur regarding the ownership of the vessel, be that a sale, a transfer, or a shared deal, you will need to go through the corresponding administrative process. This, known as a transfer of Canadian registration, will make the process official and make sure the record reflects accurate information. Let’s go…
Like with any big purchase, buying a used boat in Ontario will require caution, prudence, and thought. Let’s go over everything you should keep in mind when going through this. Buying a Used Boat in Ontario The first thing you want to keep in mind when buying a used boat is to make sure that…