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…
You finally did it. You pulled the trigger and bought the recreational boat you’ve always wanted. Before you take your new vessel out on the water, however, you want to make sure you’re legally sound to operate your new boat. If your vessel has one or more motors that total up to 10hp, and you…
Have you been looking to get on the vessel registry of Transport Canada but have found it difficult? Are you open to working with a third-party group, yet want to make sure that your data is protected? When it comes to your sensitive data online, you can’t be too safe. Seemingly every day, there’s another…
To ensure that your boat or yacht is documented properly and legally, you need to submit all documents to the proper authorities. But submission to the National Vessel Registry is not as easy as you think it is. Several types of documentation must be provided, so your boat will be properly licensed and insured. You…
Canadian Vessel Registry Center makes Form 1 – Application for Registry easy. Our simple-to-use online portal allows you to submit your documentation in a painless, accurate manner. Whether you’re applying for first-time registration or seeking renewal, the Canadian Vessel Registry can help get you there. Take a moment to explore our website and see what…
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…
If you own a pleasure craft, you’ll normally go through Transport Canada to process a pleasure craft license. However, this method can get confusing, whether or not you’ve previously owned a boat. If you want to register or license your boat, it’s easier to go through us, the National Vessel Registry Center. So, why should…
In the event that your monohull vessel is no more than 15 meters in Tonnage Measurement Length (TML), and does not carry more than a single tier of deckhouses and/or superstructures whose combined length does not exceed 70% of the TML, you can use a Form 4A – Simplified Method of Tonnage Measurement. Qualifying in…
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…