For charterers involved in bareboat charters in Canada, Ship Safety Bulletin No. 20/2025 brings renewed attention to navigation bridge visibility, shifting practical and legal responsibilities in ways that directly affect day-to-day operations. From how deck equipment is carried to how risk assessments are recorded, this bulletin reaches beyond commercial shipping and into the realities of…
The Arctic is entering a new regulatory era, and boat owners who operate in northern waters need to be prepared. Recent guidance from Transport Canada makes clear that the Transport Canada ship registry is no longer just an administrative step. Instead, it is a frontline compliance tool tied directly to environmental protection and operational oversight…
Recent guidance from Transport Canada has created new points of focus for owners and operators listed on the small vessel register, particularly those responsible for non-pleasure boats operating in Canadian waters. As a portal dedicated to simplifying interaction with federal systems, we are sharing this update so boat owners can clearly see how current requirements…
Cold weather changes how every boat operates, how crews respond to emergencies, and how safety guidance should be applied on Canadian waterways. Through our online portal, we stay aligned with national safety guidance as well as Transport Canada ship registry requirements so boat owners can continue operating responsibly throughout the year. Winter boating highlights how…
As an online portal that simplifies Transport Canada processes, we follow closely that which directly impacts Canadian boaters. The annual seasonal closure of certain Canadian Coast Guard Search and Rescue stations in Ontario has been released. This has direct implications for safety planning, compliance, and how your Transport Canada registry records fit into the bigger…
The government’s pending decision on watercraft access to Clear Lake has drawn national attention to invasive species controls and how they directly affect recreational boating. From our perspective as an online portal that supports Transport Canada filings, this story highlights how environmental rules intersect with registration systems, licencing status, and accurate records. For anyone operating…
Every rescue on Canadian waters carries lessons that extend far beyond a single moment. At our portal, we see these moments as reminders of how Canada boat registry systems, licencing records, and accurate identification support safer boating across the country. Recently, a Royal Canadian Navy member was pulled from cold, dangerous water after being swept…
Planning a day on the water always feels exciting, but responsible preparation shapes a safer, more confident boating experience. Filing a float plan, keeping your Transport Canada marine registration current, and ensuring you have everything Transport Canada requires before you head out offer layers of protection that benefit you, your passengers, and the broader boating…
For anyone completing Transport Canada marine registration, operating with a pleasure craft licence, or managing a commercial boat’s ongoing compliance, the information in ice charts offers an extra layer of preparation that supports safer, lawful boating. Boating anywhere near frozen or seasonally icy waters requires more than a good sense of timing. It calls for…
At the heart of Canada’s latest economic strategy stands a bold commitment to build and modernize the nation’s transportation and trade infrastructure. The federal government has announced a plan to invest $6 billion over the next several years to strengthen trade corridors, ports, rail lines, roads, and northern infrastructure. This is a massive initiative being…