There are regulations that go along with boating in Canada, both for recreational purposes, as well as commerce reasons. Following these rules is important for safety, but also to avoid fines and penalties for not doing so. There are some differences when it comes to Canada boat registration for a pleasure craft versus a commercial…
Joining the Boat Registry in BC
When you purchase a boat, you are opening yourself up to a world of new recreational opportunities. You can go out and sightsee, catch fish, tube, or water ski as much as you like on the bountiful waters of British Columbia (BC), Canada. Of course, buying a boat is not without some work or research.…
Boat Registry Canada: Is the Small Vessel Register Your Best Bet?
Did you recently purchase a boat that isn’t all that big yet you’re planning on using it in a commercial capacity? Have you come into a maritime opportunity with a vessel and want to be sure that you have everything covered before you head out on the water? There have been seemingly boundless opportunities in…
A Quick Introduction to the Canadian Ship Registry
If you’re looking into buying a vessel, then you’ve probably heard of the Canadian ship registry. This is the database kept by Transport Canada with all the registered and licensed vessels that operate in Canadian waters. A lot of people have questions about how this works and how they are supposed to register their specific…
How to Place Your Vessel in the Transport Canada Boat Registry
If you have a passion for boating, there are not many better places on Earth to explore than the waters of Canada. This beautiful, northern nation is home to hundreds of thousands of pristine lakes, as well as many winding rivers and thousands of miles of ocean coastline on both the Atlantic and Pacific. While…
How to Submit your Vessel in the Boat Name Registry
If you want to honor someone who is special to you, do not want to have your license number displayed for aesthetic reasons, or just need to have your boat registered for any other cause, then this article is for you: we will explain how to include your vessel in the boat name registry, giving…