Pacific Region - Registrar of Ships Ship Registry Services Registrar of Ships documents titles, transfers and other pertinent vessels information. All information regarding registered vessels is available to the public.
Registration is a procedure for documentation of ownership or title.
Licensing is a procedure which identifies a vessel with a license and does not necessarily imply ownership or title. All vessels, pleasure or commercial vessels over 15 gross tons, must be registered. This license is not to be confused with the Canadian Fishing License which is obtained through the Fisheries Branch of Environment Canada. Licensing is a simple procedure for which there is no fee and a license may be obtained from any Collector of Customs. A licensed vessel may be given any name at the preference of the owner.