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 IS A BARE-BOAT CHARTERED VESSEL?ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DOCUMENTATION?MUST I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION BY MAIL?SHOULD I RETURN THE CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION WITH THE RENEWAL NOTICE?WHAT IS VESSEL TONNAGE?WHERE DO I DISPLAY MY PLEASURE CRAFT LICENCE?HOW IS VESSEL OWNERSHIP ESTABLISHED?ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DOCUMENTATION?WHAT CAN I DO IF I HAVE LOST OR MISPLACED MY CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY?WHAT VESSELS ARE EXEMPT?WHAT IS A JOINT OWNER?WHAT VESSELS CAN BE DOCUMENTED?HOW DO I OBTAIN TITLE INFORMATION FOR A DOCUMENTED VESSEL?WHAT IS A JOINT OWNER?HOW DO I CLOSE THE REGISTRY OF MY VESSEL?MUST MY VESSEL BE DOCUMENTED?WHAT HAPPENS TO THE VESSEL WHEN ONE JOINT OWNER DIES?WHAT IS FIRST TIME REGISTRY?WHAT ARE THE MARKING REQUIREMENTS?WHAT IS A PLEASURE CRAFT LICENCE?