Finding the ideal set of gifts for people who love boats can be a challenge. Whether they are big boaters or just like to spend time on the water, there are many gifts that will make their time on the water more fun. Prior to entering the water, it is essential to comply with Transport…
Did you recently acquire a new vessel? Then you are probably excited to take it out to sea. However, you will first need to register it. Now, boat registration in Nova Scotia is not as tedious as it might sound, but it will require you to fill out a form or two depending on your…
Owning your own boat can be a wonderful adventure and can open so many fun doors. If you’ve bought a recreational vessel you are probably looking forward to days spent out. Being on the water with your friends and family, and the possibility of sailing to places around the globe. Commercial vessel owners enjoy the…
When it comes to registering a boat, there is no one-size-fits-all approach and Canadian Coast Guard regulations for registering vessels vary from province to province. If you’re an avid seafarer in Canada looking to register a boat with the Canadian Coast Guard, understanding what documentation is required can be a rather daunting task – but…
When you’re considering licensing a boat in BC, you may wonder what to expect. When you violate the law, the government may impose a monetary fee as punishment. Everyone must familiarize themselves with the rules and ordinances before taking any actions that might break them. A punishment is a monetary sanction for disobedience. You…
The Transport Canada Pleasure Craft License is a tiny pamphlet that the boat’s operator must carry at all times, including the information that must be prominently displayed on board. Your name, address, phone number, the vessel’s name, and formal registration number, the listed owner’s name, address, phone number, and details about the vessel’s motor are…
If you are interested in purchasing a yacht, it may not have been made in Canada. It would help if you thought about whether or not your watercraft will be subject to import tariffs and whether or not it will be permitted into Canada at all before you purchase a boat, regardless of whether or…
Transport Canada is the Canadian government’s department that oversees the country’s various modes of transportation. They have regulations for many vehicles, but yachts are one sort. Transport Canada boat registration requirements help protect the waterways and boating industry from harmful activity. In an emergency, the rules and guidelines ensure that all recreational anglers can be…
The province of Ontario has several regulations that boat operators must adhere to operate their vessels legally on the ocean. Suppose you purchased a previously registered watercraft in another state or province. In that case, you must transfer your boat registration o Ontario from the state or province where it was initially issued. You can’t…
Because spring has arrived and the snow is beginning to clear, the circumstances for operating a Transport Canada watercraft will change, and you will need to adapt along with them. The frigid weather caused the low water levels that occurred during winter, but now that the weather is getting milder, the warming and the overflow…