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,…
If you’re a Canadian boat owner, one of the most important things you need to do is get your Canadian vessel documentation. In today’s blog article, we’ll walk you through the first steps of getting started! Documentation is essential for establishing that you are the vessel’s owner and for helping to safeguard the rights that…
There is a considerable probability that a U.S. citizen has approached you, a Canadian vessel owner, about purchasing your vessel. In most cases, a U.S. citizen interested in purchasing a Canadian boat does so because of a personal connection to the country. When selling a boat to a U.S. citizen, you must put yourself in…
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…
If you are a person who owns a Canadian vessel, you may be thinking about whether or not it is worthwhile to live aboard your boat full-time. There are several reasons you might consider making your vessel your home, even though there are certain disadvantages, such as the cooler weather and the restricted access to…
When you register a vessel with Transport Canada in order to obtain a registry certificate, you will have to pay a certain fee in order to obtain the documentation you require. This registration form may be valid for as long as you own the vessel, or at least as long as the information on it…
Understanding the Canada Shipping Act 2001 can be troublesome when all that can be seen through Google search is confusing legal jargon and article titles. To give a brief explanation of the CSA 2001 is to know its history. In 2007, the Canada Shipping Act 2001 replaced prior registration. This act serves as principal legislation…
Moving through customs situations can be stressful if you’ve never experienced it before. It can be even more so if you’re on a boat and are uncertain of the processes. That’s true no matter what customs must be cleared whenever you’re crossing a Canadian/ US border. In fact, until you have made you way through…
Understanding how the Canada Shipping Act 2001 affects your vessel operation is important. If you never got up to pace with its requirements since it’s installation in 2007 then now is your the time to learn! Below is a dissection of different large vessels and how they are affected by the new regulations: Large Commercial…
If you’ve recently purchased a new vessel like a yacht or small commercial vessel in Canada you’re probably very excited to take it out for a spin around the bay. If you’re a responsible boat owner you’re also concerned with getting your boat registered as soon as possible. The forms that are available through official…