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.…
If you have an avid boater in your family you might be in the market to get them a gift. It might be their birthday, an anniversary or maybe you’re just getting ready for next Christmas or Hanukkah. We here at National Vessel Registry Center Corp. love boats and love to see people enjoy being…
A responsible boat owner will always put the safety of their passengers first. You want to make sure that you have an adequate supply of life jackets, follow appropriate dockside protocols, and obey all the laws of operation while you’re out on Canadian waters. Chances are, you’re aware of these simple best practices for marine…
Owning a boat especially a big one, like a yacht not only requires a large investment up-front, but there are substantial maintenance fees involved as well. Sometimes, as a boat owner, bareboat chartering your vessel can make a lot of sense. Think of it like renting out your car you can command a fee from…
If you’ve recently purchased a boat, or you’re planning on doing so in the near future, you have many things to consider. Firstly, you want to determine what type of vessel is best for your needs. Secondly, if you’re planning on using it for commercial purposes, you’ll want to have all of the correct documentation…
For commercial vessels, the amount of cargo space you have is important to you for several reasons. The space helps to determine what your carrying capacity is so that you know your capabilities for transport, but it will also play an important role for you when it comes to registering your vessel with the government.…
If you’re having a vessel built, and the financing for this project is coming from an outside lender via a builder’s mortgage, there will be documentation that will need to be submitted to the Canadian Registry of Vessels. The Form 16 – Builder’s Mortgage will ask for information regarding all mortgagors and mortgagees as they…
In the event of a transmission of ownership for a registered vessel, in instances of death, bankruptcy, or other lawful means, Transport Canada does require that they be notified with official documentation. Using what is called a Form 8 -Declaration of Transmission, which is a form that clearly delineates a change in vessel ownership, you…
Your vessel is an expensive investment. For that reason, it is vital that you protect it against theft and other external factors. Because your boat can be easily stolen, it is a good idea to apply for vessel registration in Canada. Having your boat registered will help government agencies to identify your boat in case of an…
Transport Canada has a vast array of responsibilities. If you go through their site, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by how much they have to do on any given day. As a result of all of those tasks and agendas, it’s not always easy to get them to do what you want them to do.…