You’ve probably heard that to operate a recreational boat in Canada, you need a Canadian pleasure craft licence. Well, let’s take a look at what that entails. Canadian Pleasure Craft Licence As stated by the Canadian Shipping Act of 2001, a pleasure craft license is a document with a unique identifying number for a vessel,…
The decision to buy a boat is a big one and shouldn’t be taken lightly. There’s a lot that goes into legally purchasing a watercraft, including those used for recreational purposes. If the idea of fishing, cruising and playing in the water with friends and family appeals to you, it’s a good idea to understand…
When you first invest in a brand new vessel, you may have a certain idea in mind of what it will be used for. You may have purchased a yacht or luxury vessel in order to take your friends and family to the Islands or even further afield. You might have bought a small tug…
Did you know that certain rules and guidelines regulate recreational watercraft in Canada? Are you aware of the Canadian Pleasure Craft license regulations? If not, this is the right article for you. You must have a solid understanding of the laws and policies that govern your situation, whether you now own a vessel or are…
To sell a boat, you need to get your paperwork right besides receiving the money for it. It’s important both the buyer and you know how to make the boat ownership transfer. Getting the right documentation will make things clear for both parties and for Transport Canada as well. The time has come to say…
Have you been wondering exactly which types of boating licenses in Canada you may need? Does it seem like “registration” and “license” are the same thing? If you’re operating a vessel in Canada, you want to be in compliance with the powers that be at all times. “Registration” and “licensing” are not the same thing…
Have you recently bought a Canadian vessel and want to make sure that you have the right documentation for your needs? After you’ve gone through the entire process of buying a boat in Canada, you don’t want to have any concerns with documentation. Here at our site, we’ve helped so many folks such as yourself…
Regulation on maritime activities all along Canada is important to look after so as to improve safety and security. Transport Canada is the superior authority in the territory that keeps track of all the vessels registered within Canada as well as the information of their owners and the current status of their documentation. There are…
Has something happened with you or your vessel that you’re concerned may affect your pleasure craft registration? Are you concerned that you’re not going to be in compliance with the powers that be when you take your vessel out on the water? We designed the National Vessel Registry Center Corp. to be a kind of…
After you have bought or sold a vessel, the next step is to proceed with the transfer of license. This means that the money transaction is not enough, but the license has to be changed from one party to another as well. A Transfer of a Pleasure Craft Licence transfers the license number located on…