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Ship Registration in Canada started in 1854 under the Imperial Merchant
Shipping Act. All Canadian built inland vessels were registered in Montreal;
foreign going ships were registered in London (UK). In Canada registration is
basically a title system for the ownership of ships. It is similar in nature to
title systems applicable to land registry. Registration is mandatory for every
ship that exceeds 15 gross tons. Ships not required by law to be registered may
do so on a voluntary basis. Registration allows for name approval, mortgage
registration, protection of the Crown. There are approx. 46,500 ships on
Register totaling 4.7 million gross tons. In addition Canadian ship owners own
100 vessels of 2.2 million gross tons which they operate under foreign flags.
The ship registration program is delivered from 9 regional offices who process
routine applications. Functional direction is provided by a H.Q. unit in Ottawa.
You may contact any of our offices from anywhere in North America by using our
toll free helpline 1–877–242–8770.
Change of Address
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
FAQ's Registration
FAQ's Licensing
Ship Safety Bulletins
In order to keep you apprised of safety matters, owners of commercial vessels, both registered and
licensed, will be added to the Ship Safety Bulletin distribution list.
Vessel Registration Query System
This query system allows you to browse and give you the possibility to create
advance queries on Canadian registered ships. It is updated on a weekly
basis.
Registration Guide
Procedures for Registry in Canada
List of Ports of Registry
Ship Registration Forms
Schedule of fees effective May 1st 2002
Tonnage Measurement
Appointed Tonnage Measurers
Recognized Classification Societies
List of Ships
The List of Ships contains
particulars of ships on Register in Canada - TP 7923
List of Ships Statistics June 1 2003
List of Ships Statistics January 12 2004
List of Ships Statistics January 17 2005
List of Ships Statistics January 3 2006
Small Commercial Vessel Licensing Program
Commercial vessels less than or equal to 15 gross tons which are not
registered must be licensed. Licensing is an identification system not a title
system and does not permit registration of mortgages or liens. The Small
Commercial Vessel Licensing Program is delivered by a H.Q. Unit in Ottawa.
Application forms are available from any Ship Registration office, or from the
Transport Canada Web Site. Further information may be obtained by calling
1–877–242–8770.
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