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…
The name of your boat is not only the term by which you might refer to it among your family, friends, or colleagues. It is the name under which the vessel itself will be registered with the relevant government agencies. That is why, if you are planning on changing the name of a boat then…
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…
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,…
If the time is right for you to sell your boat, you will want to make sure you take certain steps first. Getting your boat in the best condition you can before taking pictures to post in your advertisement is just one of the things you will want to do. Once you have created your…
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…
Isn’t it great owning a new boat? You now have the freedom of getting out on the water and enjoying scenery that most people don’t have the pleasure to. When it comes to being a new boat owner there are plenty of legal requirements involved in your pleasure craft. For that reason, it’s best to…
Are you at the point where it’s time to transfer the ownership of your vessel from one person to another? Do you feel like something has changed in terms of who owns your vessel and you want to make certain that you’re in compliance with the powers that be? Transferring ownership of your vessel from…
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 your boat?”.…
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…