As an online portal built to simplify Transport Canada processes, we see every day how boat registration Canada requirements intersect with crew safety expectations, especially as enforcement standards continue to evolve. For fishing crews, it is the framework that ties crew training, emergency readiness, and inspection compliance together. Our role is to make it easier…
The Bare-Boat Charter Registry is a unique type of registration entity to provide registration for a ship which is chartered out without crew, stores or management left on board by the owners. The charterer in this case takes over the full possession and concomitant liabilities of the ship during the period of the charter. Since…
An Application for Change of Address is an important update for vessel owners who move or change their official address. Address is an important information as it connects ownership records with real-world accountability, inspections, and communication. When an address is updated but records do not reflect it, owners could miss official correspondence, experience delays in…
Feeling fatigue and continuing to operate your boat is dangerous. For owners and operators who rely on Transport Canada boat registration to keep their commercial activities moving forward, fatigue management is not a minor concern. Transport Canada continues to refine how safety is regulated on Canadian waterways, and recent fatigue-related requirements affect far more than…
Alterations of Registered Vessel means changes that require reporting updates on a registered vessel. Registered vessel alterations cover a range of changes made to the ship; these are not just cosmetic changes. Alterations of registered vessels also encompass changes in the ship’s dimensions, tonnage, changes in propulsion, and changes in the identifying information of a…
Boat rentals have surged across Canada as peer-to-peer platforms and casual sharing arrangements become part of everyday boating. This can be lucrative, fun, and convenient, but, it’s important to stay in compliance. For many owners, the first sign of trouble comes when they realize their pleasure craft licence does not cover how their boat is…
A licensed recreational vessel must have an Update Pleasure Craft Licence when important information changes. A lot of boat owners think that licensing is a one-off event when, in fact, updates are as vital as your application. Updating your Pleasure Craft Licence keeps the record of your vessel accurate and current – and ensures compliance…
When something goes wrong on the water, time, clarity, and coordination matter. For boat owners navigating emergencies, especially those involving entry into protected waters, Certificate of Registry status plays a direct role in how authorities assess risk and respond. As an online portal focused on Transport Canada boat registration and licencing pathways, we see how…
In Canada, when you buy a new boat, the boat licence will have to be transferred to you. When you buy or sell a licensed pleasure craft, a Transfer of Pleasure Craft Licence makes sure the official records match the new owner. Many boat owners overlook this obligation and assume that the vessel’s licence remains…
It is important for licensed boaters in Canada to renew pleasure craft licence with authorities. Many owners believe a pleasure craft licence lasts forever. In reality, the renewal process allows records to remain active and accurate. The PCL requirements safeguard safety, identification and accountability on Canadian waters. Renewal can avoid confusing records and unnecessary enforcement…