Is your pleasure craft licence expiring soon? Well, then you might want to start looking into the pleasure craft licence renewal form. Here’s a brief guide on what you can do to submit it. Renewing Your Pleasure Craft Licence The pleasure craft licence renewal form is part of an application process in which you are…
You’ve probably heard that to operate a recreational boat in Canada, you need a Canadian pleasure craft licence. Well, let’s take a look at what that entails. Canadian Pleasure Craft Licence As stated by the Canadian Shipping Act of 2001, a pleasure craft license is a document with a unique identifying number for a vessel,…
If you are a resident of British Columbia (BC), Canada, and you do not already own a boat, what are you waiting for? Let’s face it: you already know that BC is home to some of the most picturesque waterways in the country, whether it is the ample Pacific Ocean coastline or one of the…
Owning a pleasure craft in the picturesque waters of Canada is a dream for many, and obtaining the necessary license should be a stress-free experience. In this comprehensive guide, National Vessel Registry Center, Corp. unveils the steps to make your Pleasure Craft License Application a breeze. Understanding the Pleasure Craft License Before delving into the…
If you’re trying to figure out your boating documentation, then you might be wondering about the Definition of Pleasure Craft. Don’t worry, everything you need to know will be right here. Definition of Pleasure Craft On the surface, it might seem easy to guess what the definition of pleasure craft is, and it is! After…
If you buy a boat in the United States but wish to navigate it in Canada, you’ll need to apply for a Pleasure Craft Licence or PCL for an imported vessel. Transport Canada needs to know the origin of your vessel, whether it was built and sold in Canada or elsewhere. To begin the process…
Did you just get a boat you’re planning on using recreationally in Canadian waters? Well, then you might need to submit a pleasure craft license application with Transport Canada. Here’s how. Pleasure Craft Licence Application Here in Canada, a license for pleasure craft is the document that allows recreational vessel owners to opt out of…
In Canada, water navigation can be perplexing, particularly when it comes to differentiating between a pleasure craft operator card, boat registration, or Pleasure Craft Licence (PCL). Many individuals erroneously think that these terms are synonymous; however, they definitely have different functions. Let’s delve into the key differences between a PCOC, boat registration, and pleasure craft…
If you are looking for new ways to soak up the warm weather and sunshine afforded by the Canadian summer months, owning a boat may be just a hobby for you. Whether you enjoy fishing, water sports, or simply cruising out on the water, with your own boat, the leisure possibilities are virtually endless. Understandably,…
The Canadian Vessel Registry is your online source for entering your pleasure craft vessel in the Pleasure Craft Licensing System – the most effective and quickest way to apply for a boat license for your recreational boat. Applicants can send their application for a new, transferred, or updated pleasure craft license electronically. You need a…