It’s key that boat owners keep in mind that they need to have their registration in order whenever they are making use of their boats, particularly if they are being used for commercial purposes. If you have any questions about how you can get your Transport Canada vessel registration, allow us to guide you through…
You have finally saved enough to buy that boat you always dreamed of owning. Now, the question is how to go about it. Unlike buying a family car, which entails a simple process, purchasing a boat for whatever reason requires a greater understanding of technicalities and marine transport regulations involved. To help you navigate through…
Do you want to spend more time with your family or friends? Or do you wish to have more time outdoors and be active? If you do, then you might want to go boating. With the popularity of boating activities, it’s now easier to shop for a boat through a local boat show. Throughout the…
Boating can take you millions of miles away from your house or daily routine. While you’re one on the water, you can just play by your rules. For others, boating is a way for them to get away from the problems they have at home or in the office. They can just leave their stress…
Not everyone has the good fortune to find the boat of their dreams in their own backyard. It is common for Canadians to purchase boats that were made and registered in the United States or other parts of the globe. If importing a boat from the USA is something you decide to do, it is…
Canada is home to some of the most beautiful, scenic waterways on earth. With hundreds of thousands of freshwater lakes, a number of winding rivers, and extensive coastlines, our nation is, in many ways, a boater’s paradise. If you are a Canadian resident who is new to boating, or if you are looking to bring…
Every boat needs to get its proper paperwork done to legally operate in Canada. Depending on its measures, you might need to register it in the Canadian Vessel Registry. However, not all boats fit in that specific registry. That’s why it’s important you learn the requirements that Transport Canada asks for to apply promptly. All…
The National Vessel Registry processes forms through Transport Canada to simplify the registration or licensing process for pleasure craft and commercial boat owners. The agency is Canada’s go-to resource for anything related to marine transport and all other matters of transportation. Getting familiar with the Transport Canada site is helpful if you want to learn…
The Canada Shipping Act (CSA), implemented in 2001, represents the law that governs marine transport and safety. It also includes rules that focus on preserving the environment. The 1894 British Shipping Act was the basis for the original CSA. Since 2001, the CSA has been revised, updated, and reorganized to keep pace with current recreational…
As a commercial boater or pleasure craft operator, it’s important to familiarize yourself with Canada’s marine legislation. Therefore, it is especially important to acquaint yourself with the Canada Shipping Act. Below is an overview of the current legislation. Introducing the Canada Shipping Act The Canada Shipping Act covers a broad range of topics – important…