The gentle lapping of waves against the hull, the soft whistle of the wind, and the expansive views that stretch to the horizon; boating is undeniably a path to tranquility and an underrated road to wellness. While many perceive boating purely as a leisure pursuit or an adventurous escape, it holds a deeper, more enriching…
If you are the owner of a registered pleasure craft, you’ll find your boat much easier in case it is lost or stolen. The registration number, which is displayed on the boat’s hull as a hull identification number (HIN), allows the police to more easily locate the vessel. You can also do some things yourself…
When you first invest in a brand new vessel, you may have a certain idea in mind of what it will be used for. You may have purchased a yacht or luxury vessel in order to take your friends and family to the Islands or even further afield. You might have bought a small tug…
So you are the proud owner of a new boat – the only downside is that it is not yet in Canadian waters. If you are completely new to boat owning, then we would probably recommend that you use a third-party to help you organize the entire process, and get the paperwork ready to complete…
If you own a boat in Canada, you are required by law to be familiar with the Pleasure Craft Regulations imposed by Canadian Fisheries. Because these restrictions include registration and safety standards, you must be familiar with them before entering the water. When you go boating in Canada, ensure you comply with the Pleasure Craft…
Did you find the perfect vessel outside of Canada and want to bring it into Canada? Are you concerned about just all that importing a vessel into Canada would entail? There’s certainly nothing wrong with finding a vessel and bringing it into our country. That said, there are several rules and regulations you have to…
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…
Did you recently purchase a Canadian vessel and aren’t sure whether to get a pleasure craft license or not? Do you know if you should license your vessel, get it registered, or both? It’s important to do the right thing for yourself as well as your vessel, but it can also be a bit confusing…
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…
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…