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…
Has something recently happened with your vessel that makes you think you’re going to have to change your vessel’s documentation? Does it feel like you should update your documentation with the powers that be but aren’t sure how to do so? This is exactly the kind of concern that we created the National Vessel Registry…
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…
Are you trying to find out more about a vessel that you’re interested in purchasing, but can’t find an information source you trust? Does it seem like when you do a vessel name query you can’t find the data you need? Here at the National Vessel Registry Center Corp., we have two different forms that…
We all face those times where we need to find the perfect gift for a birthday, anniversary, or holiday. You also may bring a present when you are first invited to someone’s new home as a housewarming gift. Many people take the same approach when they have a friend or family member that just purchased…
If you are looking at starting your own business that involves a boat in Canada, there are regulations that you need to make sure you follow. Not only does your vessel need to meet safety standards set forth by Transport Canada, but there are also registration requirements that you must meet. Depending on the size…