Both commercial and pleasure vessels will move around the world over the waters. It is the very nature of the shipping and boating industry. It is common for vessels to move from location to location during the course of travel and work. But while this happens, each vessel maintains a port of registration with the particular…
Purchasing a large recreational vessel like a yacht is certainly a big expense for you, but the joy and pleasure you will get from the time you, your family, and your friends get to spend out on the water. There are always expenses that you will need to consider that go along with purchase, and…
Maybe you are the owner of a boat and are looking to sell your vessel. Or you may be a buyer purchasing a vessel from a private owner or on the secondary market. Either way, there are steps that you need to take so you can complete the transaction legally and register the vessel properly.…
We live in the information age today, and the more information you have about anything can help you to make a better decision about what you want to do. Information can be critical to you when you are making a big purchase like buying a yacht. You want to make sure you are investing your…
While you are out on the waters, peacefully sailing on your vessel, you notice that another boat is heading in your direction. As you stare into the flashing lights, you quickly come to the conclusion that you are being pulled over by the police. The police are a common sight on the roads, but it…
The concept of boat sharing is not a new thing. It works like Airbnb. There are many boat rental companies they make it easy for people to rent or even buy boats, or just to help you enjoy a boating experience. It works on the principle of peer-to-peer sharing. People are simply offering up…
Boating in Canada is a unique privilege. With hundreds of thousands of lakes, numerous rivers, and a nearly endless amount of coastline, our nation has no shortage of pristine waterways to explore on your boat. Whether your interests are in fishing or just plain old sightseeing, owning your own boat can allow you to enjoy…
When you sit down to complete your Canadian vessel registration, does it seem like it’s more difficult to do than it should be? Have you been unsure whether your vessel should be registered, licensed, on the Small Vessel Register, with a Certificate of Registry, a Provisional Certificate, or anything else? Here at the National Vessel…
The Canadian vessel registration process can appear to be a daunting one at first. There is jargon to learn, documents to wade through, and government sites to navigate. Fortunately managing your vessel documentation can be quick, easy, and very straightforward. At the National Vessel Registry Center Corp, we have made it our mission to make…
If you own a boat in Canada, it’s important to have the appropriate Documented Vessel Registration documents on hand. The operation of a vessel in certain trades, such as commercial fishing, will require a Certificate of Documentation, which not only serves as evidence of the vessel’s nationality but also makes it possible for the vessel…