So you bought that beautiful boat for yourself, and now you cannot wait for the right weather to come around so that you can get out on the water and enjoy it. Before you make plans for that initial trip out, there will be some paperwork you need to take care of so you can…
Boating License vs. Boat Registration: Understanding the Key Differences for Canadian Boaters
Ready to embark on exciting boating adventures in Canada? Before you set sail, it’s crucial to understand the requirements for obtaining a Boating Licence, officially known as a Pleasure Craft Operator Card. This license is your key to legally operating a powered pleasure craft on Canadian waterways, ensuring both your safety and the safety of…
Quickly and Easily Drafting a Boat Bill of Sale
There are as many possible motivations for selling a boat as there were for purchasing it in the first place. The times, situations and people change. Maybe the boat you have now is too big for your needs, or you’re thinking about upgrading to something fancier. Fed up with the endless upkeep of your current…
What Boat Gifts Ideas to Try for Someone Who Lives on a Boat?
People are living on a boat because they just love the convenience associated with it. If you are trying to surprise someone, then these boat gift ideas are a must-have in your cart. Perfect Boat Gifts Ideas for Boat Lovers 1.) Compact Kitchen Gadgets While on a boat, space is often at a premium. Thus,…
Is Your Boat Ready for Spring? Don’t Forget About Boat Insurance in Canada
As the winter frost slowly gives way to the warmth of spring and the world awakens, the call of the open sea beckons. It’s crucial to ensure that your vessel is fully protected with the right boat insurance coverage for Canada, if you’re planning to set sail on a boating adventure this season. Don’t leave…
The Fascinating Journey of Vessel Name Search
In the vast expanse of the world’s waterways, vessels of all shapes and sizes traverse the oceans, each bearing a unique name that tells a story. At the National Vessel Registry Center, Corp., we delve into the captivating journey of vessel name search, uncovering the rich maritime histories behind every name. Navigating the Seas of…
When Will You Need A Provisional Certificate For A Vessel?
Applying for a certificate of registration for your vessel can take a long time, and you have to go through several steps of a legal process in order to obtain documentation you require. Making sure that your boat is correctly registered is vital if you don’t want problems with customs or shipping agencies. While you…
Working Out Tonnage Measurements with Form 4a
Registering a vessel is a complicated process, and Transport Canada has many requirements that you must fulfill correctly before you will be accepted and given a registration certificate. When you are reading through the application forms, you will notice that there are some requirements about the type of boat that you have, including the size,…
Registering Your Boat and the Form 7-Mortgage Registration
You want to buy a new boat, but need to obtain a mortgage in order to afford the cost. In order to take out a mortgage, you will most likely be required by the lender to register your vessel with Transport Canada. Only vessels which have been registered in this form are allowed to have…
How to Get Information for Form 4B Tonnage Measurement of a Simple Multihull Vessel
Now that you have that boat that you have wanted for so long, you may want to think about going through the registration process so you can have the boat be part of the national registry in Canada. You will need to spend some time compiling the necessary paperwork and forms so you can figure…