Buying a boat is a good thing. You have this special feeling about it. You might even feel invincible. This is because you are now able to take to the oceans over the weekend, go fishing, or even throw a party in the middle of the ocean. Well, just like a car needs a good…
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 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…
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…
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…
If you are importing a boat from Canada to USA during the current pandemic, read all you need to know about the requirements to import a boat for personal use across the borders. Complying with documentation is important to get clearance when entering the United States waters. It can take quite some time and distance…
Have you been wondering exactly which types of boating licenses in Canada you may need? Does it seem like “registration” and “license” are the same thing? If you’re operating a vessel in Canada, you want to be in compliance with the powers that be at all times. “Registration” and “licensing” are not the same thing…
Have you been thinking about registering your vessel as one of the bareboat charters in Canada? Do you feel like you’re not getting as much out of your vessel right now as you would like? The truth is that, no matter how successful anyone is, odds are you could use some more money. If you…
It can take quite (and distance) a while to find the boat of your dreams. If you bought your ship right across the border down south, learn all about shipping a boat from USA to Canada safely and securely. It will save you time and worries, and will also help to protect your vessel. Occasionally,…
Though certain seafaring superstitions would deem renaming your boat bad luck, sometimes it needs to be done. If you are going this route, understanding how to rename a boat legally is important. Maybe the boat you recently purchased has a name that means something to the previous owner but doesn’t hold much weight with you.…