If you are kicking around the idea of buying a boat, you know that it is a major decision. For starters, owning a boat–and any vessel owner will tell you this–is a huge time commitment. Mostly, this is a positive, as you will want to spend as many of your weekends as possible out on…
Registration Requirements and Regulations for Liveaboard Boats
Some people want to live on their boat while enjoying the great outdoors. Typically, in Canada, this is done for vacation or weekend purposes. However, there are still those lovers of nature who wish to make their boat their home. Usually, you won’t be allowed to stay onboard all year long unless you moor your…
The Vessel Registry Requirements of Today
As great as it is to become the owner of a yacht or other pleasure craft, or even a commercial vessel so you can run a business, you must know that there are responsibilities and paperwork that go along with ownership. Regulations abound that you must follow to make sure your vessel is safe for…
Basics On Vessel Name Change and Port of Registry
Names given to ships are meaningful. To the ship’s captain, this is usually of the utmost importance. Nearing the beginning of 2023, maybe you’ve been considering renaming your boat as part of a New Year’s resolution. On the other hand, perhaps you bought your boat from a previous owner and would rather pick a more…
SSL Encrypted Forms For Your Boating Registration Needs
Trying to transfer your boating license to Transport Canada but having trouble? Do you care deeply about keeping your personal information and membership details secure? You can never be too careful when it comes to protecting your identity online. As of the end of 2022 years, it is still more crucial than ever to keep…