On October 17, 2018, the Canadian Parliament passed Bill C-45, or more popularly known as the Cannabis Act. This legal action legalized and regulated the sale and consumption of cannabis in Canada. Since the first dispensaries began being active, people have been wondering about how this affects marine transport ,vessels and Canadian vessel documentation. In this…
All vessels built or offered for sale in Canada must have a Hull Serial Number as per small vessel regulations. These numbers are not only for vessel identification but indicate model standards and are used in the event of manufacturer’s defect recall. When buying a used boat, determining its true age is crucial to a…
There comes a time for every vessel owner to sell his yacht or boat. The reasons can be various – from financial needs to purchasing a new one. To be able to sell your vessel for the right price, you need to know the rules of the market. In this article, we will provide all…
When you have recently purchased a boat you’re excited to get out on the water. You are probably more concerned about spending a day fishing in the sun than worrying about forms and legal steps. However, if you purchased your boat from another owner you may ask “how to change the name of a boat?”…
Have you ever been out on the water when suddenly, the weather turned? Maybe it had been clean and sunny then, seemingly out of nowhere, swirling winds and pouring rain appeared. If you’ve ever been in that situation, you know you have to change course so that you can get home safely. As circumstances change,…
Have you been looking to change the name of your boat in Canada? Do you know you have to take steps to do it legally but you’ve been procrastinating? Changing a vessel’s name can be necessary, but it’s also the kind of activity that a person could easily put off for another time. However, it…
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…
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…
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…
Getting your vessel registration in order (or your pleasure craft license in the case of recreational vessels) at the time of purchase is a very important step in cementing your ownership. As part of that process, you will be receiving a number that will serve as your boat hull identification number in Canada going forward.…