When you first purchase a pleasure craft, there are steps you need to take so that you can get the boat properly licensed or registered. You will see that there is paperwork you need to fill out and personal information you will need to provide, along with documentation regarding ownership of the boat. One important…
Are you thinking about buying a commercial or pleasure vessel? Buying a boat is a big investment for you, and you want to be sure that the boat you are getting is in the best shape and free of any encumbrances before you finalize a deal for a boat from a broker or previous owner.…
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…
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…
As a Canadian boat owner, you must be knowledgeable about the requirements for small vessel registration and compliance. To fulfill all of the duties that come with boat ownership, the knowledge you need to learn about these issues will be provided in this article. You will be able to defend yourself and your boat against…
If you are the owner of a boat in Canada, several essential steps must be taken to guarantee that your vessel is registered and under the law. In this piece, we will provide an introduction to Canada’s Small Vessel Registration program and describe the steps that need to be taken to get your boat registered.…
If you are a boat owner in Canada, you must be aware that registering your boat in Ontario comes with several vital advantages. Vessel registration serves as evidence of ownership and is needed by law. This is perhaps the most significant aspect of registration. Other benefits include a more straightforward identification process in the event…
When you own your own boat, you are, in some ways, the master of your own destiny. At just a moment’s notice, you have the freedom to venture down to the marina, load up your boat, and head out to sea for hours on end. For many, the sense of liberation that comes with boat…
Buying a boat to sail across some of North America’s most wonderful lakes and rivers is a unique experience. But what documentation do you need? Vessel registration may be mandatory depending on the use you have planned for your ship. Knowing what kind of paperwork you need to operate your boat is a must to…
Owning your own boat is one life’s great pleasures. Having the freedom to escape the daily rat race and venture out onto the lake whenever you want is a privilege worth preserving. Since you value this pastime and cherish the memories made with loved ones on your boat, it may be worth considering vessel registration.…