The Important Role of Transport Canada

Transport Canada

Every government around the world has an agency that oversees the transportation policies and regulations set forth by the country. These departments have a great responsibility today. Specially, with the conditions that exist in the world today and with the ever-expanding modes of transportation that come up. People are adding more vehicles and vessels to…

Can I Live in a Canadian Vessel?

Canadian vessel

The rising price for renting or buying a house in Many Canadian cities seems to be a never-ending story. People are actually choosing to live in a Canadian vessel, becoming what is called a ‘liveaboard’. Some can’t just fight any longer with real estate abusive prices and decide to live inside a ship. Life in…

Do I Need To Be Vaccinated To Navigate to Canada?

Canadian vessel

From October 30 onwards, every single person who travels or works on federal public service and federal-regulated transportation services is required to be vaccinated. This applies to everyone boarding a Canadian vessel, be it a passenger or an employee. The Canadian federal government has established mandatory vaccination as of the ongoing COVID-19 worldwide pandemic to…

Using Form 17 Application for the Registration of a Government Ship Under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, Subsection 46 (3)

Using Form 17  Application for the Registration of a Government Ship Under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, Subsection 46 (3)1

It is important that you follow all the laws set forth by Transport Canada so that you can legally operate your ship in the Canadian waters. While there are differences in requirements depending on if you have a pleasure craft or commercial vessel, there are strict regulations you must follow if you are a government…