Boat ownership can bring about many different situations for you. While many of them can be great for you, there are some that may seem like they can cause something of a headache and anxiety for you. Getting your vessel for the first time can cause you stress, particularly if you need to wait out…
Depending on the type of vessel you own in Canada can determine if you need to get your vessel registered or not. While there is no requirement for any pleasure vessel to become part of the registry, many owners of larger vessels like yachts do prefer to be part of the registry. Registering makes your…
We live in the information age today, and the more information you have about anything can help you to make a better decision about what you want to do. Information can be critical to you when you are making a big purchase like buying a yacht. You want to make sure you are investing your…
There are a lot of details involved when buying and selling a vessel. Some of these details are unnoticed and may delay the transactions. The security restrictions have brought in more requirements that need to be fulfilled. There is more information that you need to fill up such as a Form 6 †Bill of…
When everything is in place such as the agreed price, your Canadian Vessel Documentation will be needed. A Canadian official number is provided to a vessel once you apply for documentation. The boat will be marked with its official number, name, and hailing port when the ship documentation is issued. The official number remains with the…
Certifying your vessel The inspection and certification of the vessels are done regularly. If you have a vessel, you have to get it certified. All small commercial and large vessels must be certified by the top Canadian Vessel Registry which is under the Transport Canada. This applies to all the small vessels that carry more…
There is a genuine relief after acquiring a vessel. However, you need to complete the registration process because this is a requirement by law. The vessel that has been bought or brought, it is your responsibility to complete the registration with the registry vessel. This is done for different purposes including security reasons. The registration process…
Your new boat is a thing of beauty that you plan to take full advantage of whenever you can. You have long imagined the days where you could take a boat out into the open waters and enjoy your time there. Now that you are a boat owner, you need to make sure you are…
There are different purposes for purchasing a vessel. There are some boat owners who ideally buy the boats to do business with the Canadian government. This presents a great financial opportunity and you will need to do the paperwork in the right way. It is also important to fill out the vessel registration form appropriately.…
Buying a vessel for recreational or commercial purposes can be exciting. It takes time and effort to finally get the right boat that fits your purpose. It is a huge financial commitment. There are several details about importing a vessel into Canada that you need to know. They depend on the different types of vessels that are being…