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…
Have you been wondering just how to register a SeaDoo in Alberta (or a personal watercraft anywhere else in Canada?) Does it feel like there are some rules to Canadian vessel documentation that seem odd or even downright confusing? Before you go out on the water, you make sure that everything is taken care of…
Have you heard of Canadian Vessel Registry sites but wondered if maybe they aren’t on the “up and up?” Does it seem like there are a lot of sites out there that look like they’re built not to make it easier to register your Canadian vessel, but they’re built to make it easier to take…
Are you new to boating and want to make sure that you’re doing as much of it right as possible? Do you see discourteous or even rude and dangerous activity on the water and want to make sure that no one sees you that way? The truth is that boat safety is everyone’s responsibility, no…
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…
Have you been looking forward to going out on the water with your friends and family in the late summer? As the leaves start to turn colors and the temperatures stay warm, isn’t it the absolute best time of the year to take your boat out for a spin? Here at the National Vessel Registry…
Boating in Canada is a popular pastime for many. Whether it’s for fishing or simply enjoying the beauty of nature, the Canadian Vessel waters provide an idyllic setting to sail through. However, with the joy of boating comes the responsibility of ensuring your boat is up to regulatory standards, including having it registered with the…
You must be familiar with the Canadian vessel registry if you are a boat owner in Canada. Because this register is a crucial component of our overall boating infrastructure, we must understand how it operates. In the following article, we will walk you through the fundamentals of the register and discuss why it is such…
Every boat needs to get its proper paperwork done to legally operate in Canada. Depending on its measures, you might need to register it in the Canadian Vessel Registry. However, not all boats fit in that specific registry. That’s why it’s important you learn the requirements that Transport Canada asks for to apply promptly. All…
Canadian winters can be long and punishing. After spending the past several months confined indoors, however, the signs of spring are finally emerging. If you own your own boat, or if you are planning to purchase one, chances are you are eager to get out on the water with your friends and family. Before you…