Have you heard of Canadian Vessel Registry sites but wondered if maybe they aren’t on the “up and up?” Does it seem like there are a lot of sites out there that look like they’re built not to make it easier to register your Canadian vessel, but they’re built to make it easier to take…
Did you recently purchase a boat that isn’t all that big yet you’re planning on using it in a commercial capacity? Have you come into a maritime opportunity with a vessel and want to be sure that you have everything covered before you head out on the water? There have been seemingly boundless opportunities in…
If you live in Canada and intend to buy a ship, be aware that changing the name of a boat is now easier than ever. The Canadian Vessel Registry Center works as an all-in-one place for everything related to your vessel’s documentation. Within a few clicks, you can have your new boat renamed or change…
Registering it is an important step in the process of owning a vessel. After all, in accordance with the Canada Shipping Act of 2001, non-recreational vessels need to be registered in order to operate in Canadian waters. Taking this into account, it’s good to know the details of the overall registration process. Like, what kind…
If you’re looking into buying a vessel, then you’ve probably heard of the Canadian ship registry. This is the database kept by Transport Canada with all the registered and licensed vessels that operate in Canadian waters. A lot of people have questions about how this works and how they are supposed to register their specific…
Many prospective boat owners are familiar with the Ontario boat registry, but they aren’t exactly sure about how to join it or interact with it. Well, here are some basic recommendations on how to approach this matter. Join the Boat Registry Many people, upon purchasing a vessel, are aware that they need to register…
Parting ways with your vessel can bring forth a lot of bittersweet feelings. On one hand, you might be excited about a new, better boat, but you might also feel weird about letting go of a vessel you were probably attached to. Not to interrupt those conflicted feelings, but if you are selling a pleasure…
Are you wondering whether or not registering your Canadian vessel is the right move? Have you considered Nova Scotia boat registration (or registering your vessel anywhere else in Canada) but don’t know if this is the proper course of action? These are common concerns. Over the years, we’ve helped so many vessel owners here at…
Has something recently happened with your vessel that makes you think you’re going to have to change your vessel’s documentation? Does it feel like you should update your documentation with the powers that be but aren’t sure how to do so? This is exactly the kind of concern that we created the National Vessel Registry…
Transport Canada’s boat registry exists for a variety of different reasons. On one hand, it is very important for the agency to keep track of the vessels sailing Canadian waters. However, there are plenty of other uses for individual vessel owners. Let us introduce you to what you should know about the boat registry in…