Application for commercial vessel registration
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| Vessel Registration # (VRN) |
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Fee Received $ |
| Issuer |
| Email / Mail / NOLS |
To register a commercial vessel with Fisheries and Ocean s Canada , report a change in vessel ownership or to report a change in vessel data.
Please read the reverse for details. Please do not write in the boxed areas, these are for DFO use only.
1. Vessel information
For data changes, please record the new information.
Vessel name
DOT #
Overall length (m)
Net tonnage
Gross tonnage
Year built
Year rebuilt
Hull material
Horsepower
gas diesel
Engine type| Survey date |
| OAL |
| Gross tonnage |
| Net tonnage |
2. Vessel ownership
List information for all vessel owners. Attach a separate sheet if necessary. The contact owner will be sent all correspondence and is the only owner’s name that will appear on licence documents. All owners listed will be noted on our records.
Contact owner:
| FIN # |
Last name
First name
Middle name
Mailing address
City
Province
Postal code
Email address
Phone #
Date of Birth
Other owner:
| FIN # |
Last name
First name
Middle name
Mailing address
City
Province
Postal code
Email address
Phone #
Date of birth
Other owner:
| FIN # |
Last name
First name
Middle name
Mailing address
City
Province
Postal code
Email address
Phone #
Date of birth
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DFO use only |
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|---|---|
| Authority for registration: | |
| Fishery category: | Previous VRN: VRN |
| Vessel replacement from: VRN | Ownership documents provided: |
| or issued D licence #: D | Data changes: |
| Comments: | |
DFO use only
Date received
Amount received
Paid by vessel owner
Entered date
Payment method
Paid by other (FIN)
Commercial vessel registration information
For new commercial vessels
Vessels not previously registered with DFO, please submit the following:
- A completed Application for Commercial Vessel Registration form and vessel registration fee
- The current vessel registration fee can be found on the licensing webpage under the header, Licence renewal fees
- Proof of ownership:
- For vessels registered under the Canada Shipping Act: a copy of the Certificate of Registry, or registered Bill of Sale
- For vessels licenced under the Canada Shipping Act: a copy of the Bill of Sale and Transport Canada Licence Certificate
- A vessel measurement marine survey report dated after May 1, 1989 that has been conducted by a Marine Surveyor in accordance with Fisheries and Oceans Canada current Vessel Measurement Guidelines
For previously registered commercial vessels
Vessels previously registered with DFO that have been unlicenced for more than 15 days must submit the following:
- A completed application. If a new registration number does not have to be issued or there are no vessel data changes, the vessel registration fee is not required.
- A marine survey report dated after May 01, 1989 that has been conducted by a Marine Surveyor in accor dance with Fisheries and Oceans Canada current Vessel Measurement Guidelines must be on our records or submitted with this application.
For previously registered commercial vessels reporting data changes
Vessels registered and licensed with DFO that have a change of vessel name, DOT number or vessel dimensions to be recorded, or a change in commercial activity from fishing to transporting or transporting to fishing must submit:
- A completed vessel registration application and payment of the vessel regist ration fee
- For changes in vessel name and data (other than overall length and breadth) for vessels registered with Transport Canada: a copy of the amended Certificate of Registry
- For changes in DOT # for vessels licenced or registered with Transport Canada: a Transport Canada Licence Certificate, or Certificate of Registry, or both may be required
Changes to Overall length of a previously registered vessel will only be considered where a marine survey has been reviewed and accepted by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and changes have been done in accordance with policies.
Please call a Pacific Fishery Licence Unit if you have any questions or need additional information:
Pacific Fishery Licence Unit (PFLU)
200-401 Burrard St
Vancouver BC V6C 3S4
Telephone: 1-877-535-7307 [ask for the Pacific Region]
Fax: 604-666-5855
Email: fishing-peche@dfo-mpo.gc.ca [specify Pacific Region in subject line]
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