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Canadian Register of Vessels (Large Vessel)

This register applies to vessels of all types and sizes including pleasure and commercial. This type of registration is required for:

• vessels more than 15 gross tonnes used for commercial purposes, including government-owned vessels (if unsure of tonnage, check this explanation of tonnage measurements)

• vessels that require marine mortgages

• if you are planning to travel outside of Canada for extended periods of time

You may also choose to register your pleasure craft in the Canadian Register of Vessels if you wish to have an approved name and port of registry for your vessel or show proof of ownership.This type of registration is not required if:

• your vessel does not or will not have a mortgage

• you do not wish to register an “official” name

• you don’t intend to travel outside of Canada

Small Vessel Register

This registry only applies to commercial (non-pleasure) vessels that are 15 gross tons or less.This type of registration is required for:

• vessels less than or equal to 15 gross tonnes used for commercial purposes with propulsion motors of 10 horsepower (7.5kW) or more (if unsure of tonnage, check this explanation of tonnage measurements)

• commercial river rafts

• government-owned vessels with propulsion motors of 10 horsepower (7.5kW) or more