When you purchase a pleasure vessel in Canada, you get the option of either licensing your craft with Transport Canada or seeking a registration certificate. You must choose one or the other, and while there is no cost for licensing your craft, registration does carry a fee. However, if you are carrying a marine mortgage…
Owning a boat can prove to be one of life’s greatest pleasures. However, the process of acquiring one can be overwhelming, considering the many options available to buyers. If you’ve decided to turn to a foreign market for boat-shopping, you must follow the proper steps to know how to properly import a vessel into Canada.…
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…
When you are looking to register your vessel, whether it is a commercial vessel or a pleasure vessel, there are certain regulations you must follow so that your boat can receive the registration you need from Transport Canada. As you look at the registration forms, you will see there are requirements regarding the size of…
If you recently purchased your first pleasure craft and are anxious to get it out on the water, there are some steps that you need to take first before your boat can be out there legally. For pleasure craft in Canada, you get the option of licensing a craft or registering it. Boats that are…
Purchasing a boat gives you the opportunity to do some wonderful things. You can take a special trip around the Canadian waters. Or maybe travel to foreign areas that you can see in a brand-new way. If you have purchased a boat for yourself, either for pleasure or commercial purposes, and you reside in Canada,…
Every government around the world has an agency that oversees the transportation policies and regulations set forth by the country. These departments have a great responsibility today. Specially, with the conditions that exist in the world today and with the ever-expanding modes of transportation that come up. People are adding more vehicles and vessels to…
As the cost of real estate skyrockets in major cities such as Los Angeles, Madrid, and Vancouver, an increasing number of people are opting to forego conventional housing in favor of a more unique and exciting alternative: life afloat. If you’re already feeling like ditching your roommates, keep reading the article for more information on…
Boating and fishing are huge parts of life in Canada, especially in British Columbia. Regardless of your preferred type of sea activity, the water in British Columbia, from Okanagan Lake to the Gulf Islands, is clear and inviting, perfect for spending the day on a boat or sailboat. The lakes, rivers, and fjords of British…
Boating can have a strong allure to those with a sense of adventure. With so many waterways out there to explore–oceans, rivers, lakes–you can launch your boat just about anywhere there is water. In your time as a vessel owner, you might find that your interests will evolve, and you may develop the drive to…