In the times that we are living, especially now that the Covid-19 pandemic is almost over, it seems incredible that some documentation you need to submit to different government agencies still has to be done manually. Luckily for you, companies like the Canadian Vessel Registry have emerged, to facilitate the process of acquiring your Transport…
Boating season has already begun, so this might be your last chance to make sure that your documents are ready. If you need to renew your almost expired license, you finally got your own boat or you want to learn how to submit a pleasure craft license application, this article will help you understand the best…
If you have recently acquired a vessel, you must still be familiar with the different boat expressions and documentation. If that is your case, words like “Transport Canada”, “Pleasure Craft License”, or “Port of Registry” may not ring a bell yet, but they will soon do. This article, in particular, will explain to you what…
If you are about to start a boat transaction it is a prudent idea to gather as much information as possible before finalizing the deal, so any decision you choose to make is well thought out. If you are not about to buy or sell a used boat, well it is never too late to…
Using your vessel for commercial purposes means that you will have to make sure that the ship works at its best for the safety of the passengers and the crew. You need to know that your vessel is seaworthy, yes, but there are also a few more steps you should take if you plan to…
There are many different reasons for which you may decide to name a boat, and they can be personal. Maybe you want to name it after someone you love. Perhaps you want to honor someone who was in your life and is no longer part of it. Perchance you need to keep the name professional,…
If you have been in the boating industry for a while, then you will probably be familiar with the Transport Canada registry. This is a database the government agency generated with the purpose of keeping track of all the commercial vessels navigating Canadian territory. This not only helps the corresponding agencies enforce regulations and guidelines…
If you are new to the boating world, you will quickly find out that there are some terms or expressions you are not yet familiar with. This article in particular will center on the Transport Canada Pleasure Craft License. In the next few lines, we will be telling you how this license works, who should…
Have you finally bought the boat of your dreams and are waiting for the right weather to come around so you can start enjoying it? Before your plans for the first trip out, however, there is still a matter you need to take care of: to make sure you are legally entitled to sail your…
When it comes to buying a used boat, you can never be too careful. In today’s times, we are used to having the information we need in our pockets. If we want to know what the weather is going to be like, there is an app that will tell us. If we want to know…