New small boat regs coming ?

[Bryan Allen]

New small boat regs coming ?

Proposed changes to the Small Vessel Regulations for licensing a pleasure craft were published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on May 13, 2023. You have until July 12, 2023 to provide comments and feedback on these proposed regulations.



How to provide comments

You can provide your comments using the online commenting feature on the Canada Gazette website. For more information on this new feature, please visit the Canada Gazette information page “How to Comment on Proposed Regulations.”



What are the proposed changes

The proposed amendments to the Small Vessel Regulations would enhance the quality of data collected in the Pleasure Craft Electronic Licensing System by:

establishing a 5-year validity period for all pleasure craft licences including those with lifetime licences



reducing the timeframe for licence holders to provide a change of information (i.e. name or address) from 90 days to 30 days



requiring the new owner of a pleasure craft to apply to transfer a pleasure craft licence upon purchasing the pleasure craft



expanding the Pleasure Craft Licensing requirements to include wind-powered pleasure craft above 6 metres in length. These updated requirements would not apply to human-powered pleasure craft, such as kayaks, canoes, and dragon boats



providing the Minister of Transport with the ability to cancel a pleasure craft licence for non-compliance or upon a licence holder’s request



The proposed changes would also include:



introducing a $24 fee for an initial (new), renewal, transfer, or a replacement pleasure craft licence. The proposed fee is different from earlier consultations to reflect the increasing delivery costs of providing the service



adjusting the $24 fee to keep pace with inflation



formalizing the current practice for Manufacturer Identification Code (MIC) holders to update their contact information within 30 days of the change



What is a pleasure craft licence?



A pleasure craft licence is a document issued by Transport Canada which contains a unique licence number used to identify a vessel. This number allows authorities and search and rescue personnel to access important information in an emergency. It also supports efforts to maintain accountability and compliance with safety and environmental regulations.



What’s next

Comments and feedback received during this consultation period will help inform the next step of the regulatory process which is publication in the Canada Gazette, Part II. Following the publication of the Regulations in the Canada Gazette, Part II, the regulations will come into force.

 

[Whole in the Water]

Money grab??

 

[eroyd]

Create more bureaucracy and more lucrative gov't jobs for friends and family while achieving nothing. Wish we could all adjust things for inflation with the click of the fingers.

 

[Damn Ugly]

I'd be a strong supporter of this if they could somehow guarantee that this would go a long way towards eliminating derelict or abandoned boats, and pinning the cost of cleanup on the owners. I'm skeptical....

 

[OldBlackDog]

Control.

 

[Cookie's Cutter]

I'd be a strong supporter of this if they could somehow guarantee that this would go a long way towards eliminating derelict or abandoned boats, and pinning the cost of cleanup on the owners. I'm skeptical....

All you have to do is peel the numbers off the boat and leave it. This wont stop any of that.

 

[Bent-Tip]

I’m all for tightening up the rules around transferring registered boat ownership. Unfortunately I own 2 boats, one of which I haven’t had possession of for better than 5 years

 

[Loghauler]

The jerks said it wouldn’t be a money grab just a “paperwork fee for the test” when they first started
Bunch of liars

 

[ziggy]

The 5 year renewal is simply about grabbing more money.

 

[beemer]

Won’t solve the problem of unregistered vessels , seller must file the paperwork not the buyer. Another useless piece of legislation by people who don’t understand the system they are administering. ( TC and Coast Guard)

 

[Bill 310]

Today's Canadian Boating Newsletter has an update on how the 10 year Pleasure Craft Licence Renewal will (perhaps) take place.

Background information will make things as clear as mud

Firstly, as some of you may know the Canadian Power Squadron has gone thought a rebranding exercise (also known as we are struggling as an Organization, so let's change our name and hope for the best )

Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) Launches Exciting New Brand: CanBoat / NautiSavoir – Power Boating Magazine

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To quote

In a bold move marking a new era for boating enthusiasts nationwide, Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons / Escadrilles canadiennes de plaisance (CPS-ECP) has proudly unveiled its dynamic new brand: CanBoat / NautiSavoir. This rebrand introduces a fresh logo featuring a striking red maple leaf intertwined with a blue wave, symbolizing the quintessential Canadian boating lifestyle across rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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So,....after 85 years of developing the Canadian Power Squadron Brand it was clearly time to **** away member funds to rebrand. After all GM, Ford, Xerox,IBM, Apple, Rubbermaid have all changed their well developed brand names. (my comment)

So now on to the License Renewal Process and we are talking about two different types of Licenses here.

https://canadianboating.ca/news/cps-ecp-news/how-do-you-get-a-pleasure-craft-license/

Here is the answer that Joe Gatfield, Past Chief Commander, recently received from Transport Canada:

“If you were licensed under the old system prior to 2011, you will not have an expiry date on your Pleasure Craft License document. Currently this license will not expire. The only time you will have to “update” it is if you’ve had a change of address, name, changes to the vessel etc. In that case the Pleasure Craft License must be updated. Once the license is updated, you will have to renew every 10 years. If there never is a need to update the license because there are no changes to any of the above mentioned factors, then the license remains without an expiry for as long as you own the boat. Once the boat is sold, the new owner transferring the Pleasure Craft License, will come under the 10 year system.”

” We expect to see in the future that this 10 year time frame will be reduced to 5 years and there will be a small renewal fee. Any “Grandfathered” Pleasure Craft Licenses will probably have to be renewed in this new system when it is introduced. ” explains Garfield.

How do you get a Pleasure Craft License for your boat?

First let’s start by defining a Pleasure Craft License. All too often the Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) is referred to as a boating license. It is not. It is a certificate much like a school diploma. As such, it identifies a level of competency, is good for life and cannot be taken away.

On the other hand, a Pleasure Craft License is a paper license similar to your vehicle registration form and it is represented by the 7.5 cm (3 in) letters and numbers that should be found on each side of the bow of your vessel. A copy of the paper license must be carried on board your boat at all times.

Application for Pleasure Craft License

There are two ways to apply for a Pleasure Craft License. You can apply by regular mail or you can now apply online.

To obtain, transfer or change information on a Pleasure Craft License go to the Transport Canada web site www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marine-menu.htm. Search Pleasure Craft License and that will take you right to the section you are looking for. All of the information, forms and how to use the mail in or on-line process is there and easy to follow. For French just click Francais in the upper right hand corner.

Use the application process and form to:
• apply for a new license;
• transfer an existing license (when you buy a used boat, it is your responsibility to transfer the Pleasure Craft License);
• update your license information:
• obtain a duplicate license: or
• cancel a license.

Why do I need a Pleasure Craft License?
A valid pleasure craft license helps law enforcement and search and rescue workers identify pleasure craft in emergency situations. Bylaw (sic), any pleasure craft, including personal watercraft, that is powered by one or more motors adding up to 10 hp (7.5 kW) or more must have a valid license. You must display the license number on both sides of the bow of your boat in block characters that are at least 7.5 centimeters (3 inches) high, in a colour that contrasts with the colour of the bow.

Currently there is no charge for a pleasure craft license but this is expected to change.

 

[kaelc]

Grrrrr, government isn't good at even doing passports and DL. Why do they need to add more administrative work?

 

[SpringVelocity]

Such a cash grab.

 

[trophywife]

All you have to do is peel the numbers off the boat and leave it. This wont stop any of that.

they are tied to the HIN? which of course can be ground of or removed to with more fraud effort.

 

[beemer]

One more poorly thought idea from Transport Canada…