In today’s world we have all the information we need in our pockets, we can easily search the weather, buy equipment for our vessel and look up information that could be essential to our boat. Understanding the usefulness of the Vessel Query System can be another reason to quickly check your phone to double check…
The Best Destinations for Boating in Canada
Canada features great places for boaters to experience the great outdoors. If you are a boat owner, make sure you have the proper Canadian vessel documentation onboard. Doing so will make it just that much more rewarding to see Canada by boat. You should have a pleasure craft license (PLC) and registration onboard to make…
Importing a Boat Into Canada is a Delicate Step by Step Process
When importing a boat into Canada, it will be very important for you to make sure the process goes smoothly every step of the way. After all, you don’t want to realize you made a mistake when you’ve already settled in Canada with the boat you crossed the border with. Let’s go over what you…
How to Register a Vessel in Canada According to Each Situation
Despite the nature of any such bureaucratic processes, figuring out how to register a vessel in Canada doesn’t have to be that difficult. In fact, it can be quite simple. Now, there will be a variety of circumstances under which the process will be slightly different. Let’s go over some of these. How to Register…
Vessel Query System and Joining and Consulting Transport Canada’s
When it comes to keeping boating registration and licenses in order, it’s fairly easy to get lost in terms of what you’ve already done, what the previous owner did, and what else you need to keep track of. There are, of course, mechanisms in place when it comes to helping you deal with all that.…
What to Do in Case of a Lost Boat Licence in Ontario
It’s difficult to understate just how important it is to make sure have your boat licence is always in order if you want to sail undeterred. So, what happens if you have a lost boat licence in Ontario? Well, you’ll have to replenish it. The Importance of Your Boat Licence Your boat licence is a…
How to Licence a Vessel in Canada and What Vessels Need to Be Registered
Operating a boat in Canada, just like a car, needs to be done under certain legal and administrative circumstances. It’s important, after all, to know that those operating vessels are qualified to do so, and that the vessel itself is in order. Here’s how to licence a vessel in Canada and how to get a…
The Details of a Transport Canada Boat Transfer Explained
With most transactions you carry out, a receipt will often be enough to establish someone as the new owner of the item that was sold. However, when it comes to larger goods such as a home or a vehicle, there are certain administrative and official processes that will need to certify these changes in ownership.…
Importing a Boat into Canada? Here’s What You Need to Know
With the weather finally turning to spring some may be wanting to purchase a boat for summer fun but you might be purchasing from an American manufacturer. If that’s the case you could be wondering how does importing a boat into Canada works. One of the easiest ways to get it done is to hire…
What You Need to Know About Your Vessel Certificate of Registry
If you’re considering purchasing a vessel, then you’ve probably heard it will be important for you to get a vessel certificate of registry for it. This will arguably be the most important document you get in relation to it, so it’s good to know what you’re getting into. What is Your Vessel Certificate of Registry?…