The authorized representative has the overall responsibility for safety of the vessel. Even though not always on board, the authorized representative must ensure that the vessel’s machinery and equipment meet the requirements of the Act and Regulations.The authorized representative is also responsible for notifying Vessel Registration should any changes be made to the vessel, including alterations, changes in address or removal from service, as per section 58 of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.
Vessel Registration FAQs
WHAT ARE THE MARKING REQUIREMENTS?DO YOU HAVE WALK-IN SERVICE?WHAT ARE THE VESSEL NAME AND HAILING PORT MARKING REQUIREMENTS?How Can I Learn More About a Vessel From Before 1904?WHAT HAPPENS TO THE VESSEL WHEN ONE JOINT OWNER DIES?How Do I Prove Ownership of My Vessel? MAY I RENEW MY DOCUMENT EARLY?WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A VESSEL WHOSE NUMBER BEGINS WITH THE LETTER ‘C’ (e.g., C00000BC) AS OPPOSED TO A VESSEL WHOSE NUMBER BEGINS WITH A NUMBER, AND/OR A LETTER AND NUMBERS (e.g., 32E 00000 OR BC 00000)?WHAT IS REGISTRY?WHAT IS SMALL VESSEL REGISTRY?IS THERE A FINE IF I DO NOT HAVE A PLEASURE CRAFT LICENCE?HOW DO I MARK MY VESSEL?WHAT VESSELS CAN BE DOCUMENTED?WHEN A VESSEL IS EITHER SUSPENDED OR CLOSE, IS THE NAME AVAILABLE?HOW DO I CLOSE THE REGISTRY OF MY VESSEL?WHAT IS A JOINT OWNER?ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DOCUMENTATION?HOW DO I OBTAIN TITLE INFORMATION FOR A DOCUMENTED VESSEL?WHAT ARE THE DUTIES OF AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE?SHOULD I RETURN THE CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION WITH THE RENEWAL NOTICE?