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…
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…
Did you know that beginning in 2022, all boat owners in Canada will be required to get a Pleasure Craft License to operate their vessels legally? Ensure to prepare for this immediately to be ready when the time comes. In this article, we’ll talk about why having a Pleasure Craft License is such a crucial…
We are experiencing tough times when it comes to sensitive information on the internet. Nowadays, many sites we do not really know have access to our data or, even worse, known sites are exposed to information leaks due to hackers. So if you are thinking about having your Vessel Registry for Transport Canada, why don’t…
It’s common knowledge that when you decide to buy a new boat in Canada it may be a financially taxing endeavor. You can easily wind up paying more than $10,000 for a boat, depending on the style and dimensions of the vessel that you’re searching for. And keep in mind that the number has the…
Let us face it: everybody wants to get a boat, but no one wants to do the jobs that come with it. Transferring the ownership, licensing it, registering it, keeping all of the paperwork up to date… Luckily for you, that is what we do, so keep scrolling through if you want to find out…
It is essential to have a thorough understanding of the paperwork prerequisites before buying a vessel in Canada. Make sure you have all the necessary documents before you make your purchase to clear any potential legal concerns or complications in the future. If you familiarize yourself with these prerequisites in advance, you may increase the…
Summer is already here, but your documents are not. Whether you need to renew your about-to-expire licence, you have just bought your own boat, or you need to get an Application for a Pleasure Craft Licence read on to find out how to do it, on this step by step guide. Step one – Definition…