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…
Your new boat is a thing of beauty that you plan to take full advantage of whenever you can. You have long imagined the days where you could take a boat out into the open waters and enjoy your time there. Now that you are a boat owner, you need to make sure you are…
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…
Boat ownership can be a wonderful thing, but you may find that when you own a large vessel, you do not get the time to take it out into the water as much as you would like. You have other responsibilities and requirements in your life, and it may seem a shame to you to…
Getting your own pleasure boat or yacht is one of the great thrills you can have in your life. You can hardly wait for that first day where you can get out on the water and start enjoying the beauty and majesty of your vessel. Before you take that first trip out, you need to…
Are you thinking about buying a commercial or pleasure vessel? Buying a boat is a big investment for you, and you want to be sure that the boat you are getting is in the best shape and free of any encumbrances before you finalize a deal for a boat from a broker or previous owner.…
If you have never been a boat owner in the past but are considering it for the first time, there are some things that you want to make sure you understand about boat ownership before you rush out and make a purchase. You should be aware that buying a boat is a large financial commitment…
Hosting an event is not usually one of the easiest things you can do. The challenges of normal event planning apply even when you are organizing the event on a boat. One of the first things you need to do is make sure you have a pleasure cart license Ontario. A memorial service should go…
Both commercial and pleasure vessels will move around the world over the waters. It is the very nature of the shipping and boating industry. It is common for vessels to move from location to location during the course of travel and work. But while this happens, each vessel maintains a port of registration with the particular…
If you’re recently bought a new boat, it is in your best interest to know how to change a vessel’s name and port of registry. You may be advised against doing so by other sailors, who tell you it’s bad luck. Whether changing your boat’s name would anger the gods of the sea is up…