A pleasure craft is defined as a vessel used for personal recreation, leisure activities, or daily living. A vessel used for any other purpose is called a non-pleasure vessel or commercial vessel. Pleasure crafts are a great way to spend time with friends and family without having to worry about the interruptions and demands of…
Did you recently purchase a pleasure craft in Canada and aren’t sure what to do next? Do you have your “Pleasure Craft Operator Card” and don’t know the next step? That card makes you eligible to operate a pleasure craft, but it’s not the same as a vessel license in Canada. For one, the latter…
Are you on the fence about getting a pleasure craft licence? Do you know if it’s the right thing to register your vessel or to get a license for it? This is a very important, critical decision that can only be determined by how you plan on using your vessel. It’s your vessel, you worked…
Isn’t it great owning a new boat? You now have the freedom of getting out on the water and enjoying scenery that most people don’t have the pleasure to. When it comes to being a new boat owner there are plenty of legal requirements involved in your pleasure craft. For that reason, it’s best to…
If the time is right for you to sell your boat, you will want to make sure you take certain steps first. Getting your boat in the best condition you can before taking pictures to post in your advertisement is just one of the things you will want to do. Once you have created your…
We all know that submitting any sort of government paperwork, form, or application can be kind of obnoxious. After all, you never know when they are going to give you trouble for something you overlooked or ignored. Let’s take a look at what the pleasure craft registration form is and how you can submit it…
Even though it might not seem like a very captivating part of boating, having all the paperwork in order is an essential part of owning a vessel in Canada. If you have recently acquired a boat in Canada and you’re thinking about getting an application for a Pleasure Craft Licence, or even if you have…
What do you need in order to drive your car around? Well, for one, a licence, right? If you want to use your vehicle on the streets, you need a driver’s licence. Something similar will apply to recreational boats, for which you will need a pleasure craft licence in Ontario. Getting Your Pleasure Craft Licence…
On contemporary recreational boats, there is no shortage of family-friendly activities. However, before you start planning any of the new activities we’re about to introduce, there is an issue that must be tackled first. must approach: ensuring that you are legally licensed to sail your boat around Canadian waters. Depending on your boating needs, you…
Commercial vessel owners here in Canada know that, in order to operate their ships, they need to register them with Transport Canada. This registration will not only make it official that they properly had their vessel go through the corresponding process with Transport Canada, but it will also show that the owner is meeting the…