To get a captain's license in Canada for commercial vessel operation, you must get a Certificate of Competency from Transport Canada. Earning this certificate required formal training, a marine medical certificate, documented sea service time, and marine emergency duties training. Note that a captain's license…
If you operate a motorized boat in Saskatchewan, you need a Sask boat license (otherwise known as the Pleasure Craft Operator Card) to comply with Transport Canada regulations on area waterways. The PCOC is a national certification that proves you have passed a boating safety…
Flares are a critical component of boating safety, but not all flare guns are suitable for boating. Your boat flare gun kit should be legally compliant, easy to use, and highly visible in case of distress on the water. We recommended a combination of electronic…
Transport Canada has introduced changes that affect boat dealers and owners of recreational boats. As of Dec. 31, 2025, pleasure craft licences must be renewed every five years. Current lifetime licences will be gradually replaced with PCLs that must be renewed every five years. Note…
To ensure compliance with laws and safety guidelines, many US states require boaters to have a boating license or boating safety card. Knowing your local boating laws, how to obtain a boating license, and the average cost of boat license (between $30-&70) can help you…
