Canadian Vessel Registry Center makes Form 1 – Application for Registry easy. Our simple-to-use online portal allows you to submit your documentation in a painless, accurate manner. Whether you’re applying for first-time registration or seeking renewal, the Canadian Vessel Registry can help get you there. Take a moment to explore our website and see what…
About the Small Vessel Registry
At first glance, the “Small Vessel Registry” may sound odd. It almost seems like something out of a kid’s movie. Like, the Registry for Small Vessels where all of the tiny boats go. In reality, this registry is for certain vessels in Canada. Not all vessels have to get this kind of registration, in fact,…
Getting a Pleasure Craft License: The Pleasure of Peace of Mind
There are few words that are perhaps more satisfying to say than “pleasure craft.” To hear those words together evokes images of wonderful, lazy days in the sun, on the water, with those you care about most. However, if you’re worried about your documentation, licensing, and being stopped by the authorities, then it’s hard to…
The Basics of Understanding Transport Canada Boat Registration
When it comes to making use of your vessel, it will be very important to make sure that your Transport Canada boat registration is always in order. Let’s take a closer look at how this all works. When to Register Your Vessel First of all, it’s important to remember that there are very specific guidelines…
What Do You Need To Do For A Vessel Transfer Of Ownership?
When you want to sell a boat, you need to be fully prepared to submit lots of paperwork to make certain that the vessel is no longer in your name. Whether you are trading your boat for another, larger one, or want to move on to a completely different commercial interest, you will have to…
Buying a Second-Hand Boat in Canada: What You Need to Know
Under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 all waterborne craft that use Canadian waters should be registered and licensed. The same rules apply as when buying a new build. The only difference is that as a second-hand vessel, your craft comes with a history and documentation. Mainly, it is just a question of transferring the title…
Importing a Used Boat from USA to Canada
There’s nothing in the world quite like finding the boat that you want. When you’ve been searching for a boat, coming up short, and then finally find one that tickles your fancy… it’s the kind of thing that dreams are made of. In today’s internet age, it’s easier than ever to find the boat you…
The Requirements of Transport Canada and Vessel Registration
If boat ownership has always been a goal of yours, you have probably been saving for years, waiting for just the right moment and the right ship to come up for sale before you are ready to dive in and make a purchase. Buying a boat of any size and for any purpose is a…
Certification of Vessels and you: Always Compliant
You have a checklist before you take your vessel out of port. Depending on your vessel and the circumstances, before you leave you may check the engine, fuel, weather, crew, plan, course, and the like. You do that for safety so that you’re prepared for any eventuality. Understanding that nothing is promised on the water,…
Form 7- Mortgage Registration and Why it Matters
Buying a new boat, or even a pre-owned yacht, can be quite expensive. Few of us have the cash at hand to go and make a purchase like this outright. If you are like most people looking to purchase a boat, you are going to need to rely on the help of a lender or…