Owning a boat has always been a goal of yours. You long to get out on the water, whether it is to go fishing, just spend time on the water alone, or have a fantastic ship to take your friends and family out on whenever you want a great experience. Now that you have taken…
Filling Out a Pleasure Craft Licence Application
So you bought that beautiful boat for yourself, and now you cannot wait for the right weather to come around so that you can get out on the water and enjoy it. Before you make plans for that initial trip out, there will be some paperwork you need to take care of so you can…
Why You Might Perform a Vessel Search by Name
You have been considering buying a boat for a long time now. You see friends and colleagues and all the fun they have with their boats every chance they get, and you long to live a life just like that. Think about all the fun you can have on your yacht or pleasure craft, going…
Do You Need a Provisional Certificate for a Vessel?
Purchasing a vessel, either for your own uses or as part of your business, can be a substantial investment for you. You put a lot of hard work and money into obtaining a boat, and it is only natural that you would want to be able to use it as quickly as you can. Many…
Where to Get Form 1 Application for Registry
Boat registration for your pleasure craft is just one of the steps you go through before you can legally put your boat in Canadian waters. Registration is not mandatory for pleasure crafts, but it does provide you with certain benefits when you are part of the national registry of vessels. If you are new to…
Handling a Lost Boat Licence in Ontario
You have always done everything right when it comes to owning and operating your boat. You make sure the vessel is always in its best condition, is clean and safe to use, and that your paperwork is current and valid. Unfortunately, accidents happen to everyone along the way, and you can never plan on something…
You Need a BC Pleasure Craft Licence for Your Vessel
Whether you purchase a boat that is brand new or one that is previously owned and used, there are procedures you must follow to make sure the boat is legal to be in the water in British Columbia (BC). Canadian law dictates that you must either register the vessel with Transport Canada or file for…
How to Mark Your Vessel Name and Port of Registry
According to Canadian law, if you own a commercial vessel you need to register it with Transport Canada. The laws for pleasure vessels differ slightly, and while you must license your vessel, registration is not a mandatory process you must go through. There are some benefits to registration that may make it appeal to you,…
Getting Transcripts and Historical Research on a Vessel
When you are first shopping for a large pleasure boat or yacht for yourself, it is likely that you will look at boats for sale from brokers or previous owners. A used vessel can be much cheaper than buying a brand new one will be, and it will still provide you with everything you want…
What to do for a Small Vessel Register (Commercial) in Canada
Owning and operating a commercial vessel is challenging and hard work. No matter what type of business you may run with your vessel, you need to make sure your boat is always safe and capable of performing the tasks in front of you. Beyond that, you also need to make sure your boat is registered…