Transport Canada’s boat registry exists for a variety of different reasons. On one hand, it is very important for the agency to keep track of the vessels sailing Canadian waters. However, there are plenty of other uses for individual vessel owners. Let us introduce you to what you should know about the boat registry in…
Get Your Manitoba Boat Registration in Order With Canadian Vessel Registry
For those unfamiliar with the process, registering your vessel with Transport Canada might seem somewhat intimidating or complicated. However, there’s no reason for it to actually be that way when you have the right help on your side. That is what we aim to provide here at the Canadian Vessel Registry Center. So, if you…
Conveniently Join or Consult the Canadian Ship Registry
If you’ve previously interacted with Transport Canada and their registration systems, you might have heard about the Canadian ship registry. This is where all the information related to registered vessels is stored for reference. It is organized in such a way that the information transcends different owners, making it easy to access information about one…
Keep This in Mind When You’re Buying a Used Boat in Ontario
Like with any big purchase, buying a used boat in Ontario will require caution, prudence, and thought. Let’s go over everything you should keep in mind when going through this. Buying a Used Boat in Ontario The first thing you want to keep in mind when buying a used boat is to make sure that…
Explaining the Process of a Transport Canada Change of Address
Your vessel’s registration is very important for a variety of reasons. It is the document that, after all, grants your vessel permission to operate in Canadian waters. This means that it needs to be kept up to date throughout your ownership over it. That is why a Transport Canada change of address can be so…
Everything You Should Keep in Mind to Properly Import a Boat From USA
If you’re thinking about purchasing a vessel across the border, you might be wondering about what the process to import a boat from USA will look like. Well, don’t worry, because we’ve gathered a few recommendations on what to do in such a situation. Import a Boat From USA Importing a boat can be a…
Learn the Difference Between License and Registration With Transport Canada
Properly documenting your vessel, like most bureaucratic processes, might seem complicated at first, but it doesn’t have to be. The thing that a lot of vessel owners get stuck on is the difference between license and registration. Which one should they get? What will the process look like for your particular vessel? Here’s a brief…
Keep Your Registration’s Port of Registry Updated at All Time
Your vessel registration will always have to reflect accurate and current information. This means, among other things, that it needs to be tied to the port of registry where you maintain the vessel. Let’s take a closer look at this. Determining Your Port of Registry While you’re not using it, your vessel is most likely…
Learn More About the Transport Canada Ship Registry
If you are a vessel owner or even a prospective one, then you are at least tangentially familiar with the Transport Canada ship registry. This database aims to keep track of all commercial vessels operating in Canadian waters. Not only does this help the corresponding agencies enforce important regulations and guidelines, but it also helps…
What You Need to Know About Your Vessel Certificate of Registry
If you’re considering purchasing a vessel, then you’ve probably heard it will be important for you to get a vessel certificate of registry for it. This will arguably be the most important document you get in relation to it, so it’s good to know what you’re getting into. What is Your Vessel Certificate of Registry?…