Did you recently purchase a pleasure craft in Canada and aren’t sure what to do next? Do you have your “Pleasure Craft Operator Card” and don’t know the next step? That card makes you eligible to operate a pleasure craft, but it’s not the same as a vessel license in Canada. For one, the latter…
Officially Transferring Boat Ownership in Canada Made Easier
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…
Buying a Boat Without Ownership in Ontario
Are you considering buying a boat without ownership in Ontario? Has the perfect opportunity for a vessel fallen into your lap and you don’t want to let it go? The truth is that for all of the registration and documentation in the world, at the end of the day, the sale of a vessel is…
Understanding the Pleasure Craft Transfer of License
A pleasure craft transfer of license takes place whenever you buy or sell a boat. To meet the transfer and application requirements, you need to know the steps involved. The following information will give you the details you need to seamlessly handle the transaction. This type of transaction will not cost you anything although it…
Understand How to Best Comply With the Canada Shipping Act of 2001
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…
Canadian Vessel Documentation and Safe Boating in 2021/2022
Are you planning on taking your family and friends out for one last boating hurrah in 2021? Do you plan on ringing in the new year 2022 on the water? There’s nothing like being out on the Canadian waters, no matter the temperature. That said, in the winter, it behooves all boaters to take extra…
Boat Transport Canada Safety Tips for Autumn
Canadian vessel documentation is important. You need it to be able to use your vessel how you want. Even more important: vessel safety. Having all of the correct documentation won’t help you or the others on your vessel should you use your craft in an unsafe manner. Fall is a lovely time to go out…
What Does a Transfer of Canadian Registration Entail?
The registration of a vessel isn’t exactly tied to the owner, but rather to the boat itself. It is, after all, its documentation with Transport Canada. This means that, should the owner change, the registration will have to stay with the vessel. Hence, this is what the process for a transfer of Canadian registration will…
Going Through Canadian Customs by Boat
Many Canadian citizens, when they are shopping for either a personal recreational vessel or a ship to use as part of their business, may turn to what is available in the United States to find what they want. Many manufacturers are in the U.S., and you will find even more vessels on the secondary market…
A Quick Guide on How to Register a Foreign Vessel in Canada
Registering a vessel with Transport Canada is a necessary step for anyone looking to operate their commercial boat in Canadian waters. Every vessel owner in the country is aware of that need. However, as simple as the process might be, it can quickly get a bit more complicated when dealing with specific vessels. This includes,…