A Canadian Registry certificate can do a lot of different things for your boat. There are different kinds of registry certificates, each which do different things. It’s important to keep in mind though what all of the certificates are actually for: letting you use your boat without worry. When you have all the certificates and…
The Steps to Get a Registered Pleasure Craft
Once you have made the plunge and bought a new boat like a yacht or other pleasure vessel for yourself, you want to decide what to do regarding licensing or registration. In Canada, all pleasure craft that has a motor over ten horsepower must have a license, but you can opt to get registration instead…
Foreign Registry For A Canadian Vessel
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…
Certify Your Vessel with the Top Canadian Vessel Registry
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…
Do I Need to Display my Canada Pleasure Craft Licence?
Isn’t it great owning a new boat? You now have the freedom of getting out on the water and enjoying scenery that most people don’t have the pleasure to. When it comes to being a new boat owner there are plenty of legal requirements involved in your pleasure craft. For that reason, it’s best to…
Planning to Buy a Boat? Key Things to Remember
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…
Vessel Registry Service And What You Must Know Before Buying A Boat?
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…
What to Know about Obtaining Your Pleasure Craft Licence
You finally did it. You pulled the trigger and bought the recreational boat you’ve always wanted. Before you take your new vessel out on the water, however, you want to make sure you’re legally sound to operate your new boat. If your vessel has one or more motors that total up to 10hp, and you…
How a Third-Party Service Can help you Obtain Vessel Documentation from Transport Canada
Have you recently purchased a boat or yacht in Canada? If so, chances are you’re brimming with excitement over the possibilities that await you on the open seas. Being a responsible boat owner, you’re probably also planning on getting your vessel registered with Transport Canada as soon as possible. If you’ve taken a look at…
Buying a Pre-Owned Boat in the Vessel Registry? Historical Research and Transcripts are Vital
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…