Few things are as complicated as legislative texts, which is why when people want to learn about the Canada Shipping Act by reading through it, they end up more confused than before. We want to make it easier for you, so let’s talk about it. Canada Shipping Act of 2001 The Canada Shipping Act was…
Every Form You Might Need to Get Your BC Pleasure Craft License in Order
When you own a pleasure craft, you have two options: you can either register it with Transport Canada, something that is mandatory for commercial vessels, or you can get a BC pleasure craft license, which most owners consider easier and more convenient. Whether you already have your license and need to alter it some way…
Change Boat Ownership in Ontario or Easily Update Registration
You probably don’t think too much about your boating registration, do you? You got it when you first got your vessel and then didn’t have to do anything with it. That is, of course, until you have to update it or make some random change. Maybe you’re even selling the vessel. In such cases that…
Have You Lost Your Canada Boat Registration? What to Do
When setting sail, your Canada boat registration is just as important as your safety equipment, for it’s the certificate that validates your operations. Should you lose it, it’s very important that you replace it promptly. The Problem with Losing your Boat Registration Nowadays, more and more documents can be kept and used simply as digital…
Three Ways to Define Your Boat Ownership in Ontario
A new vessel is an exciting venture… once you are done with the necessary paperwork, of course. Not that this has to be a lot, but it certainly is something you’ll have to focus on. First in the order of business, you will have to establish your boat ownership in Ontario. Let’s talk about the…
Transport Canada Vessel Registration Updates
There are many reasons for which you might end up having to update your Transport Canada vessel registration. You might need to make sure your address is up to date, or you might need to add an owner to the official registry. Whatever it is, we can help you with it. Changing the Vessel Name…
Transfer Boat Ownership in Canada is Easier Than You Think
There are many different instances in which you will need to fill out forms in regards to your vessel’s standing. Some will be to register it in the first place, while others will be to somehow alter your registration. Today, we are talking about the one you will need to transfer boat ownership in Canada,…
Should You Get a Transport Canada Boat License or Registration
Do you think that a Transport Canada boat license is right for your vessel? Or, do you think that registering it might be the best way forward? This depends on multiple factors, namely specific characteristics of your vessel as well as what you’re going to use it for. At the National Vessel Registry Center Corp.,…
Getting a Pleasure Craft License: The Pleasure of Peace of Mind
There are few words that are perhaps more satisfying to say than “pleasure craft.” To hear those words together evokes images of wonderful, lazy days in the sun, on the water, with those you care about most. However, if you’re worried about your documentation, licensing, and being stopped by the authorities, then it’s hard to…
More than an Alberta Boat License: Safety on the Water
Having the right Alberta boat license (or anywhere else that you might take your vessel in Canada) is important. You always want to be in compliance with any and all applicable boating documentation laws. However, boating safety is important, too. After all, while there are terrible consequences to not having the right vessel documentation, it…