If you are already looking ahead to boating season, you can hardly be blamed. While the winter months in Canada can feel endless, it is worth remembering that there is always a new boating season right around the corner. Before you know it, it will be time to head out to the lake and make…
When you get your first boat, it’s an exciting time! You’re entering a new world of leisure, with endless waterways to explore in Canada. But before you set sail, there’s a journey involved. From researching the right boat type to finding a seller within your budget, it’s a process. When you finally hold the keys,…
When you buy a boat, you can say goodbye to spending your weekends stuck on the shore. That’s right–you’ll no longer need to rely on friends or relatives to take you out on their boats. You will be in charge of your maritime destiny, as you can freely untie from the dock whenever the urge…
If you are in the market for a new hobby and you have a passion for nature and the outdoors, boating can make a lot of sense. There are not many better alternatives to getting out on the water and relaxing in the sunshine if that happens to be your thing. Also, living in Canada…
When it comes to how to check boat history and the Transport Canada database, there are two methods to consider. Each will come in useful in different situations. Here’s how to use them. How to Check Boat History If you are looking for some quick current information about a specific boat, then you will want…
It’s very important to get documentation for a Canadian vessel in order to operate the boat in question without any issue. Here’s how to be in proper compliance with documentation regulations. Documentation For a Canadian Vessel Now, something very important to keep in mind in regards to Transport Canada paperwork is that documentation for a…
Attention, Ontario boat owners! You must keep your registration up to date. How should you do that? Let’s take a look at the process of changing boat registration in Ontario. Changing Boat Registration in Ontario Getting your boat registration is only the start of the process, and keeping it up to date will be the…
Is your pleasure craft licence expiring soon? Well, then you might want to start looking into the pleasure craft licence renewal form. Here’s a brief guide on what you can do to submit it. Renewing Your Pleasure Craft Licence The pleasure craft licence renewal form is part of an application process in which you are…
When you’ve lost registration for boat operations, you will have to go through a specific process to get it back up and running. Don’t worry, we are here to guide you through this. What to Do About Your Lost Registration For Boat As a boat owner and commercial vessel operator, you know your registration is…
Plenty of people ask us “How can you transfer boat registration online?” to make their transfer process a lot easier for themselves. Well, at the National Vessel Documentation Center, we have the answer for you. How Can You Transfer Boat Registration Online? When you first acquired your boat, you applied with Transport Canada for either…