Canada’s commercial fishing fleet is entering a new enforcement era. Recent Transport Canada updates directly affect how your information appears in the Transport Canada ship registry and how inspectors assess your boat. With the 2026 updates now taking effect, accuracy in the Transport Canada ship registry is no longer a paperwork detail—it can determine whether…
The arrival of the CCGS Judy LaMarsh and the CCGS Vincent Massey in the St. Clair River has marked an important moment for the 2026 icebreaking season near Sarnia. As commercial traffic continues to move safely through the region, their presence is a reminder that winter navigation relies on both large-scale coordination and careful individual…
When something goes wrong on the water, time, clarity, and coordination matter. For boat owners navigating emergencies, especially those involving entry into protected waters, Certificate of Registry status plays a direct role in how authorities assess risk and respond. As an online portal focused on Transport Canada boat registration and licencing pathways, we see how…
Operating a commercial fishing boat in Canada in 2026 means balancing daily work on the water with evolving safety expectations. The Small Vessel Register plays a direct role in how Transport Canada connects your boat’s registration status with safety oversight, inspections, and compliance programs. From stability notices to digital safety records, registration status now shapes…
Your port of registry can be any Transport Canada–approved port listed for Canadian boat registration, regardless of where your boat is kept or where you live. It functions as the legal home of your boat’s federal record, not a physical location, and it must be selected from an official list maintained by Transport Canada. We…
Recent guidance from Transport Canada has created new points of focus for owners and operators listed on the small vessel register, particularly those responsible for non-pleasure boats operating in Canadian waters. As a portal dedicated to simplifying interaction with federal systems, we are sharing this update so boat owners can clearly see how current requirements…
A Port of Registry is the official home base recorded on your federally registered boat, the central location tied to its identity under Canadian maritime laws. For owners searching for help with vessel name and port of registry details, our service provides the Transport Canada forms you need so the process can move forward smoothly.…
When the federal government announced new funding for the Indigenous Community Boat Volunteer Program (ICBVP), it became clear that Transport Canada, along with the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA, is making an important investment in the water safety, sovereignty, and community resilience of Indigenous and coastal peoples across Canada. Here at the National Vessel Registry…
Recently, Transport Canada set out specific regulatory guidance for all boats (foreign and domestic) navigating in Canadian waters. When you are managing your boat documentation through our service at National Vessel Registry Center Corp., it’s essential not only to focus on registration and licencing but also to stay compliant with operational regulations. What Transport Canada…
Whether it’s for business or leisure, a boat is a significant investment, and securing a mortgage can be part of making that dream possible. When it comes to applying for a boat mortgage Canada, accuracy and efficiency are key. At the National Vessel Registry Center Corp., our online portal makes it easier than ever to…