Sometimes, it seems like the truest statement is that nothing ever stays the same. Your life can be going in one direction, in one way, for many years, and then all of a sudden, everything changes. Sometimes, it’s changes you weren’t hoping for but other times, the changes are good news indeed. When life changes…
Now that you have your vessel, what’s next? The requirements for registering and licensing vessels in Canada are detailed but straightforward. It is just a question of filling out the correct forms. Which forms depend on to what use you wish to put your craft. First-time registration is quite simple because the information is basic…
All vessels that are used and operated in Canadian waters are required to be registered or licensed. The Canada Shipping Act of 2001 calls for all waterborne craft to be registered by the Canadian Register of Vessels, an agency under the umbrella of Transport Canada. It is a legal obligation that enables the owner of…
As the weather turns to spring, that means that it’s finally time for folks to get their boats out of storage and out onto the water. Maybe you’ve got a boat owner in your life and you’re looking for the perfect gift to give them. There are many different kinds of gifts you could give…
You’ve got a boat. You take your boat around Nova Scotia. Maybe you just use it for fun, taking your family and friends out on the water and enjoying the warm spring sun. Perhaps it’s a commercial vessel, and you use it for your livelihood or just to make a few extra bucks on the…
Certification for vessels in Canada doesn’t just mean that you have to stay in Canada. After all, those are some of the biggest reasons that people get their vessels registered: so that they can travel. Instead of being tied to one place, you’re able to roam, with all of the advantages and benefits that registration…
Having a boat as a part of the business you own and operate means doing all you can to make sure the ship is at its best for your customers. You need to know your vessel is safe and seaworthy if you expect it to perform well for you, but there are also other steps…
Are you unsure whether you’re supposed to get registration or a license to boat legally? Have you been searching online to find out more about this, but everything you read seems that much more confusing? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Here at the National Vessel Registry Center Corp., we’ve helped so many…
At the National Vessel Registry Center Corp., everything we do is designed to help you take care of your vessel registration. Whether you’re getting your initial Transport Canada boat registration, your Pleasure Craft License, or anything else, we want it to go smoothly. That said, when you get out on the water, we want you…
As a boat owner, one of your responsibilities is to ensure that you meet the boating safety equipment requirements. You must comply with the regulations if you don’t want to pay for hefty fines or penalties. It’s vital to remember that equipment requirements are just minimum requirements. That said, they don’t guarantee the safety of…