How To Import A Vessel Into Canada?

How To Import A Vessel

How to import a vessel into Canada? The easiest way is just to hire a broker and allow him to process everything for you. However, you can do the processing yourself. When you process it by yourself, make sure to keep all documents organized. In this way, you can easily present the paperwork during a border crossing.…

Complying With The Canada Shipping Act of 2001

The Canada Shipping Act of 2001

The Canada Shipping Act of 2001 replaced the old one. This legislation governs the safety in recreational boating, as well as marine transportation and marine environment protection. The law applies to all vessels that operate in the Canadian waters and Canadian boat that sail in all waters. The new law is the result of thorough…

How Much Is The Fee For Obtaining a Canadian Registry Certificate

Canadian Registry Certificate

Transport Canada issues the Canadian Registry Certificate. All registered vessels will have this certificate. This kind of document contains all the details of the vessel, like the ownership, vessel characteristics, tonnage, construction, type, and material, among others. There are some fees involved in obtaining it. However, the registration offers significant benefits. These would include having a…

Why You Need the Form 6 Bill of Sale

Form 6 Bill of Sale

Maybe you are the owner of a boat and are looking to sell your vessel. Or you may be a buyer purchasing a vessel from a private owner or on the secondary market. Either way, there are steps that you need to take so you can complete the transaction legally and register the vessel properly.…