Certifying your vessel The inspection and certification of the vessels are done regularly. If you have a vessel, you have to get it certified. All small commercial and large vessels must be certified by the top Canadian Vessel Registry which is under the Transport Canada. This applies to all the small vessels that carry more…
Foreign registry for a Canadian vessel is necessary so that the ship can navigate in any water. The International law requires that all merchant ships must be registered. It’s documentation and authorization for any ship to operate. With it, the ship becomes a legal entity. Registration is a process known to document a vessel to…
You have finally saved enough to buy that boat you always dreamed of owning. Now, the question is how to go about it. Unlike buying a family car, which entails a simple process, purchasing a boat for whatever reason requires a greater understanding of technicalities and marine transport regulations involved. To help you navigate through…
The Use of a Broker Whether you’re an experienced boater or not, it’s vital that you understand the technicals in purchasing a boat to ensure you’ll appreciate your boat ownership. It’s always a good idea to hire a broker when shopping for a boat. The agent can reduce stress and ensure that the entire transaction…
Purchasing a boat can be an exciting time in your life. The prospect of setting sail on the open water, and the newfound feeling of freedom that you’ll experience, are unmatched pleasures in life. As you’ve no doubt shopped around, you’ve learned that a boat is a major investment, and as such there is a…
If you happen to be an owner of a boat that is going to be used for official Canadian government purposes, there are some things that you should know. For one, it is mandatory that your vessel be registered with Transport Canada. This means that you will need to file an official Application for Registration…
If you’re currently awaiting a Certificate of Registration for your vessel from Transport Canada, but you’re interested in selling your boat to a buyer in a foreign nation, or you need to move it for another reason, you may think you’re out of luck. With a Form 9 – Application for Provisional Certificate of Registry,…
Government-owned vessels can also be registered with Transport Canada. In order to obtain registration, a form is known as Form 17 – Application for the Registration of a Government Ship, under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, Subsection 46 (3) will need to be completed. This document requires a significant amount of information about the vessel…
Have you been wondering whether or not you need to have a Certificate of Registry for your Canadian vessel? Did you read that some vessels have licenses and some have registration and you aren’t sure which is right for your vessel? The truth is that, yes, some vessels need to have such a certificate. But,…
Buying or selling a boat is not unlike buying or selling a car. Once a price has been negotiated, and the transaction is ready to take place, there will be a certain amount of paperwork that needs to be completed. In the case of a transaction involving a boat that’s registered with Transport Canada, a…