The Shipping Act is a cornerstone of maritime legislation in Canada, governing various aspects of navigation, safety, and environmental protection within Canadian waters. As a third-party agency dedicated to Canadian Vessel Registration, National Vessel Registry Center, Corp. provides mariners with a comprehensive overview of the Canada Shipping Act and its significant role in ensuring safe…
The Differences Between Buying a Used Boat and Buying a New One
Getting a new boat comes with a lot of exciting new possibilities, but also with some duties. If you are buying a used boat or a new one, then you will need to keep the following in mind. Registering Your New Vessel Whether you are buying a used boat or a new one, you will…
Boat Registration with Not-for-Profit Services
Do you oversee a non-profit organization? Maybe you’re the owner of a camp or yacht club. If you need to do a boat registration, you may be confused about how to register it. Is the boat defined as a non-pleasure craft or a pleasure craft? How do you distinguish between the two categories with respect…
How Do I Transfer Ownership of a Pleasure Craft? What You Need to Know
When planning to sell your boat, you will probably have a few questions. You might be wondering how do I transfer ownership of a pleasure craft? Well, we can help with that. How Do I Transfer Ownership of a Pleasure Craft? Pleasure craft ownership in Canada comes with the corresponding license that allows it to…
Do Small Boats Need to Be Registered? Here’s What to Do With a Small Vessel
In accordance with the Canada Shipping Act of 2001, non-pleasure vessels need to be registered if they are to operate in Canadian waters. With this in mind, it’s good to know the details of the overall registration process. Like, what kind of vessel do you have? Do small boats need to be registered? What kind…
Paperwork Tips for Smooth Licensing A Boat In BC
Obtaining a boat license in British Columbia (BC) is an exciting step for any boat owner or enthusiast. However, the licensing process involves several essential paperwork requirements that can be overwhelming without proper guidance. As a third-party agency specializing in Canadian Vessel Registration, National Vessel Registry Center, Corp. has vast experience in helping boat owners…
Here’s How to Handle Your Boat Name and Hailing Port Accordingly
Are you looking into registering your vessel? Do you have questions about how to choose the boat name and hailing port? Everything you need to know will be right here on our website. Boat Name and Hailing Port At some point in the process of registering your vessel with Transport Canada, you will have to…
How Do You Register a Boat in Ontario?
You are excited about buying a new pleasure craft. However, you don’t want to confine your vessel’s use to a weekend sailing trip or fishing for leisure. You also want to profit from your vessel. If you intend to use your boat as a multiple-use boat, you need to register a boat in Ontario or…
Process Your Bill of Sale For a Boat and Trailer When Importing Them to Canada
When importing a boat and its trailer into Canada, there are a few different things that you’ll need to keep in mind. Don’t worry, though, for as long as you know what to do, the process can be fairly straightforward. So, if you are looking into importing and properly processing the bill of sale for…
Trust Our Vessel Documentation Portal to Have All the Forms That You Need
Are you looking for the forms you need to apply for your Transport Canada boat documentation? Here at our vessel documentation portal we have all the applications that you might need. Vessel Documentation Portal It’s always going to be very important to stay on top of all your boat documentation, since if you don’t, you…