Who can I contact to obtain a title search on a Canadian registered
recreational vessel (boat)? i.e. govt. agency, Canadian Coast Guard
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Request for Question Clarification by
bobbie7-ga
on
20 Apr 2003 11:55 PDT
Hello Bill4538,
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.
I located a Canadian Vessel Registration Search Tool. This 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.
You can search for a ship's official number or by name, or use the
advanced search page which permits searching on a wider variety of
attributes such as owner name, IMO number, length, tonnage, year
built, builder name or builder country.
Would this be the information you’re looking for?
Thanks
Bobbie7
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Clarification of Question by
bill4538-ga
on
20 Apr 2003 12:26 PDT
bobbie7,
Thank you for your quick response. I would like to do a title search
on a vessel already registered in Canada. I am looking for
information as to previous owners of the vessel, are there any liens
on the vessel, has the vessel been Coast Guard Documented, all in
advance of purchasing the vessel. I laready know that the vessel is
registered as I have the registration number. The information I want
is much like doing a title search on a home, car etc. before purchase.
Thanks for your help.
bill4538
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Request for Question Clarification by
bobbie7-ga
on
20 Apr 2003 12:46 PDT
Bill4538,
It appears that the resource I found is what you require.
Would you like me to post it as the official answer or verify it for
you first?
In order to verify it I would need the registration number.
I would then to do the search myself and post the type of information
I obtained – not the actual information.
Subsequently, if you consider the information I obtain from the search
satisfactory, I would post the URL to Canadian Vessel Registration
Search Tool along with my search strategy as the official answer to
your question.
Please let me know what you decide.
Thanks
Bobbie7-ga
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Clarification of Question by
bill4538-ga
on
20 Apr 2003 13:13 PDT
bobbie7,
I would like you to verify your answer first. The Canadian license #
is 1H20953 and the Hull identification # is YWI146085J989. If you
need anything else, please let me know
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Request for Question Clarification by
bobbie7-ga
on
20 Apr 2003 13:14 PDT
The following is the type of information that can be obtained from the
resource I located:
Ship
Official Number
Year Built
Ship Name
Year Rebuilt
Former Name
Port of Registry
IMO Number
Registry Date
General Statistics
Vessel Type
Gross Tonnage
Net Tonnage
Construction Type
Ship Length
Construction Material
Ship Breadth
Depth of Ship
Engine
Engine Description
Number of Engines
Propulsion Type
Speed (knots)
Propulsion Method
Propulsion Power
Unit of Power
Builder
Builder Name
Address
Province
Country
Postal Code
Owner(s)
Owner Name
Address
Postal Code
Number of Shares
It does not include previous owners of the vessel, liens or if it has
been Coast Guard documented.
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Request for Question Clarification by
bobbie7-ga
on
20 Apr 2003 13:58 PDT
Bill4538,
Given that I couldn’t find anything for the numbers you gave me, I
prefer to give you the resource to check by yourself.
Canadian Vessel Registration 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.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/ShipRegistry/menu.asp?lang=e
You can search for a ship's official number or by name, or use the
advanced search page which permits searching on a wider variety of
attributes such as owner name, IMO number, length, tonnage, year
built, builder name or builder country.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/ShipRegistry/advanced.asp?lang=e
It appears that the Office of Boating Satety can provide you with the
information you require.
http://www.pacific.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/obs-bsn/plates_e.htm
Office of Boating Safety
Compliance Plates Section
200 Kent Street, 5th Floor
Centennial Building
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0E6
Phone: 1-800-267-6687 or
(613) 991-3128
Fax your request to: (613) 996-8902
OR
For more information about Boating Safety or to answer your Boating
Safety related question, please contact:
Canadian Coast Guard - Pacific Region
Office of Boating Safety
tel: (250) 480-2792
email:obs-pacific@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Boating Safety Hotline: 1-800-267-6687
http://www.pacific.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/obs-bsn/plates_e.htm
Since I’m not in Canada I won’t be able to call these numbers for you.
I’m sure that they will be able to help you.
If any of the above leads you to the answer you’re seeking just let me
know and I will post the answer in order to claim my fee.
In any case this question will remain open and another researcher will
be able to do further research.
Best regards,
Bobbie7
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Clarification of Question by
bill4538-ga
on
20 Apr 2003 16:44 PDT
bobbie7,
Thanks for the information. I will make some calls tomorrow and keep
you posted. I think this will help in obtaining my answer.
bill4538
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Request for Question Clarification by
bobbie7-ga
on
20 Apr 2003 20:06 PDT
Bill4538,
Thanks for the clarification.
Please do let us know if none of the above information was useful in
order to do additional research on your question.
Good Luck!
Bobbie7
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