What Are The Boating Safety Equipment Requirements?

Boating Safety Equipment Requirements

As a boat owner, one of your responsibilities is to ensure that you meet the boating safety equipment requirements. You must comply with the regulations if you don’t want to pay for hefty fines or penalties. It’s vital to remember that equipment requirements are just minimum requirements. That said, they don’t guarantee the safety of…

Change of Name – Complication Could Arise

canadian vessel registry change name complications

Modifying the name of your boat could bring bad luck, or so they say.  But in reality, complications could arise.  That said, renaming it should not be done lightly.  The overall process can be stressful, lengthy, and time-consuming.  If you do not have the time or want to avoid the added stress that comes along…

Staying Visible at Night

Canadian Vessel Registry tips

At night, you lose one of the most important navigational tools, i.e. good visibility. Experienced skippers increase their caution while they decrease speed. They also use night-vision technology Here are some other tips from Canadian Vessel Registry on how you can stay safe when boating at night. Go Slow and Vigilant In the marine industry,…

Vessel Emissions Standards You Should Know

canadian vessel registry emission standard

With concerns about the fate of the imperiled oceans and waterways, the boating industry is looking into greener ways on how to do its part in saving the water while attracting some environmentally conscious customers. In fact, you can find several hybrid boats on the market. They are boats with lower emission ratings than the…

First-Time Registration – What You Need to Know

canadian vessel registry first time registration

The system for registering vessels in Canada can sometimes be confusing to boat owners, especially for first-time registration. The reason for this is that the overall process can be restrictive, more expensive and challenging than any other system. Nevertheless, vessel registration offers many benefits. Registering Your Vessel And Its Benefits There are costs involved if…

Some Dockside Safety Issues

some dockside safety issues

Dockside Safety Issues is an important consideration. In today’s fast-paced world, the dockside can pose some safety risks for everyone, from dock attendants to bystanders to boat owners. It is especially true if you are involved in the shipping business. Several accidents happened in this area. One of the accidents that occurred on the dockside…