After going to the expense of investing in a high-quality, luxury pleasure vessel like a yacht, you not only want to make plans for fantastic voyages and trips for you and your family, but you also want to make sure that you register your vessel so you can be part of the national registry in…
Whether you are buying a shiny new yacht or pleasure vessel directly from a manufacturer, or you are getting the boat you want on the secondary market, if you live in Canada you may find the vessel you are most interested in is going to come from the United States. You may be able to…
Now that you have that boat that you have wanted for so long, you may want to think about going through the registration process so you can have the boat be part of the national registry in Canada. You will need to spend some time compiling the necessary paperwork and forms so you can figure…
You are the new owner of a boat, and want to take it out in the water as soon as possible. While you could sail it around Canadian waters without any problem, you may find that you want to move between Canadian and International waters. You might even want to go to foreign shores, enjoying…
When you first invest in a brand new vessel, you may have a certain idea in mind of what it will be used for. You may have purchased a yacht or luxury vessel in order to take your friends and family to the Islands or even further afield. You might have bought a small tug…
When you first buy your vessel, you will have set in motion the wheels of applying for a certificate of registry with the Canadian Coast Guard. The process of receiving this certification can be very drawn-out, and it is important that you take the time to make sure that your boat is correctly registered in…
After purchasing a vessel in Canada, it is important to understand whether you should license your boat, or seek to have a registration certificate. Transport Canada requires that you have either one or other of these types of Documentation for a Canadian vessel operating in their waters, and so it is important to understand the…
Registering your vessel to travel through Canadian waters is essential, regardless of whether you intend to use it as a pleasure vessel or as a commercial ship. Most people who purchase yachts and boats in Canada will need this documentation when they are travelling in international waters, or moving the boat from its original port…
When you are looking to register your vessel, whether it is a commercial vessel or a pleasure vessel, there are certain regulations you must follow so that your boat can receive the registration you need from Transport Canada. As you look at the registration forms, you will see there are requirements regarding the size of…
When you register a vessel with Transport Canada in order to obtain a registry certificate, you will have to pay a certain fee in order to obtain the documentation you require. This registration form may be valid for as long as you own the vessel, or at least as long as the information on it…