Purchasing a boat is a sizable financial commitment. As with any investment, it is wise to do your due diligence when buying a boat, be it a small pleasure craft, a large yacht, or a commercial vessel. If you are in the market for a used boat, this is especially true. You want to know…
Transport Canada requires users to register all pleasure crafts that are equipped with engines of 10 horsepower (7.5 kilowatts) or more. This registration is mandatory even for pleasure crafts. A pleasure craft license has a unique identification number, also known as “license number”. Once acquired, it needs to be displayed on the recreational vessel. There’s…
Has something happened with you or your vessel that you’re concerned may affect your pleasure craft registration? Are you concerned that you’re not going to be in compliance with the powers that be when you take your vessel out on the water? We designed the National Vessel Registry Center Corp. to be a kind of…
The COVID-19 pandemic has had impacts far and wide across Canada. Even simple tasks like taking your Canadian vessel out on the water call for safety precautions in light of the virus. Fortunately, for boaters, being outside and on the lake is one of the safer activities that can be done as we all push…
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…
Vessel ownership is a comprehensive task that includes all sorts of different forms, applications, and guidelines you will need to consider in order to meet Alberta boating regulations. However, while a lot of people are aware that they have to meet these regulations, they aren’t exactly privy to how these procedures work. Let’s take a…
If you own a boat in Canada, it’s important to have the appropriate Documented Vessel Registration documents on hand. The operation of a vessel in certain trades, such as commercial fishing, will require a Certificate of Documentation, which not only serves as evidence of the vessel’s nationality but also makes it possible for the vessel…
If you picturing yourself sailing through sunny coves and exploring the waters of tropical islands you might be interested in bareboat chartering. However, it’s not as easy as hopping on a sailboat and setting off. There are five essential things you must master before you take the plunge. The first of those five is the…
Enjoying your boat shouldn’t have to be complicated, right? You just want to be able to sail without having to worry about papers, registration, and certificates, so how can you make it easier? Well, you don’t have to, since we do it for you. Regardless of what you need to do in regards to your…
If you have an avid boater in your family you might be in the market to get them a gift. It might be their birthday, an anniversary or maybe you’re just getting ready for next Christmas or Hanukkah. We here at National Vessel Registry Center Corp. love boats and love to see people enjoy being…