How to Mark Your Vessel Name and Port of Registry

How to Mark Your Vessel Name and Port of Registry

According to Canadian law, if you own a commercial vessel you need to register it with Transport Canada. The laws for pleasure vessels differ slightly, and while you must license your vessel, registration is not a mandatory process you must go through. There are some benefits to registration that may make it appeal to you,…

Important Information about Your Canadian Vessel Documentation

Important Information about Your Canadian Vessel Documentation

When everything is in place such as the agreed price,  your Canadian Vessel Documentation will be needed. A Canadian official number is provided to a vessel once you apply for documentation. The boat will be marked with its official number, name, and hailing port when the ship documentation is issued. The official number remains with the…

When Will You Need A Provisional Certificate For A Vessel?

When Will You Need A Provisional Certificate For A Vessel?

Applying for a certificate of registration for your vessel can take a long time, and you have to go through several steps of a legal process in order to obtain documentation you require. Making sure that your boat is correctly registered is vital if you don’t want problems with customs or shipping agencies. While you…

What to Do After You Get Certification for Vessels Over 24 Meters

What to Do After You Get Certification for Vessels Over 24 Meters

Once you get Canadian certification for vessels over 24 meters, the world is essentially yours. Like essentially all other boat certifications, it can be a pain to get. That’s why you should use the professionals at the Canadian Vessel Registry. They have the kind of know how that makes getting the right certification easy. You…

Working Out Tonnage Measurements with Form 4a

Working Out Tonnage Measurements with Form 4a

Registering a vessel is a complicated process, and Transport Canada has many requirements that you must fulfill correctly before you will be accepted and given a registration certificate. When you are reading through the application forms, you will notice that there are some requirements about the type of boat that you have, including the size,…

Getting Certification for Commercial Vessels 15-150 Gross Tons

Getting Certification for Commercial Vessels 15-150 Gross Tons

Owning a commercial vessel in Canada can create fantastic business opportunities for you. You can get the chance to earn money being involved in an industry on the water, something you have always dreamed about doing. When you are first getting started with your commercial business, you need to keep in mind the rules and…

Understanding the Large Vessel Registration Payment Form

Understanding the Large Vessel Registration Payment Form

When you purchase a boat in Canada, whether it is a boat that is brand new or comes from a previous owner, the law states that you must register or license your vessel with the government office of Transport Canada. This registration places your vessel in the national registry so that there is a record…

Better Understanding Documentation for a Canadian Vessel

Better Understanding Documentation for a Canadian Vessel

Having the proper documentation for a Canadian vessel makes boating that much more enjoyable. When a boater lacks a Canadian registry certificate, the fear of being stopped by the authorities is always going to be in the back of their mind. Once the boater has the right documentation, they can just enjoy the simple pleasure…