As a boat owner, there are times when bareboat chartering your boat makes a lot of sense. Similar to renting out your car, you can charge a fee to a captain and crew to charter your boat for their needs in exchange, which will help cover the cost of docking, maintenance, insurance, and other associated…
Whether you are using a kayak, a tiny canoe, a big fishing boat, or even a yacht, it makes no difference. The plain fact is that while sailing the vast Canadian waters, you need to be properly registered with Transport Canada. Any boat that is used for business purposes has a marine mortgage, or plans…
You may want to change the name of your Canadian vessel for a variety of good reasons. Maybe the name the previous owner gave the boat when you bought it does not reflect your interests. Maybe you gave your boat a name, but things have changed, and now you want to give it a new…
Owning a boat is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, whether you’re fishing, boating, or even cruising around the lake. But owning a boat comes with its own set of challenges. For starters, one challenge is finding a good deal on a boat. Privately selling and buying a boat can be challenging, especially if…
At the Nation Vessel Registry Center, we understand that boating has become a popular hobby in Canada. In fact, according to Statistics Canada, almost 2 million Canadians enjoy boating activities. Since boating is such a popular sport, it makes sense to provide a convenient way for boaters to register their vessels. That’s why we…
One of the key steps to owning a boat in Canada is obtaining a pleasure craft licence. All recreational vessels are required to display the “license number,” a special identification number provided by a pleasure craft license. You can quickly and easily apply for one online or renew your current license if you wish. We’ll cover…
Do you wish to transfer a boat registration? If that is the case, there are a few steps that boat owners in Canada need to do before they may legally own and operate their vessels under Canadian law. The boat registration should be transferred into your name, one of these steps. This is a step-by-step…
If you are a boat owner in Canada, you must be aware that registering your boat in Ontario comes with several vital advantages. Vessel registration serves as evidence of ownership and is needed by law. This is perhaps the most significant aspect of registration. Other benefits include a more straightforward identification process in the event…
You must be familiar with the Canadian vessel registry if you are a boat owner in Canada. Because this register is a crucial component of our overall boating infrastructure, we must understand how it operates. In the following article, we will walk you through the fundamentals of the register and discuss why it is such…
As a boat owner in Canada, you must have a solid understanding of Transport Canada’s function in relation to your vessel. Transport Canada’s responsibility is to ensure that all boats in Canada are operated safely and in accordance with the applicable federal legislation. This encompasses anything from checking boats to ensuring they comply with regulations before…