Changes to the Marine Safety Fees Regulations (Vessel Registry Fees)

Transport Canada

Apr 16, 2024

Changes to the Marine Safety Fees Regulations (Vessel Registry Fees) are now published in the Canada Gazette, Part II.

Changes that are now in effect since Monday, April 1

Since Monday, April 1, the amendments to the regulations that came into force will modernize TC’s vessel registry fees by: 

            • increased fees for some services to better reflect the costs of providing services

            • new fees for some services that are currently provided at no cost

            • some of the fees are lowered or removed

            • Clients now need to pay a fee to renew their large vessel registrations

            • Clients now have to update their owner and vessel information every five years

            • Annual fees are now adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index

For more information please visit: Vessel licensing and registration (tc.canada.ca)

Related Posts

Recreational Marine Industry Applauds Removal of the Luxury Tax on Boats in Budget 2025

NMMA Canada

OTTAWA (November 4, 2025)—Canada’s boating industry applauds Budget 2025’s commitment to remove the devastating luxury tax on boats, a failed tax policy that unfairly punished Canadian manufacturers and workers. When the luxury tax was first implemented in September 2022, Canada’s marine industry leaders were quick to point out the impending losses of middle-class jobs, government tax revenues and sales declines.

Read More

Changing Scene

Need to Catch up on News This Week?

Every Tuesday we publish a fresh Digest with informative articles pertaining to the Canadian boating and marine industry. Stay up to date with the latest products, research and industry developments.

Missed an Issue of Boating Industry Canada News Week? If you’re looking for a specific issue, or simply want to catch up on previous issues, check out our Boating Industry Canada News Week Archives.

Not signed up for News Week? Subscribe here.

Just Launched

Highfield Boats Announces New Escape Fiberglass-Hull Center Console Rib Series

Highfield Boats, America’s leading RIB brand, is proud to announce the launch the Escape Series, an all-new line of fiberglass-hull center console RIBS made in the USA. The first two models in the series, the Highfield Escape 650 and Escape 750, were unveiled during the Highfield Boats Dealer & Media Day Event at the company’s factory in Cadillac, Michigan.

Read More

RAILBLAZA AnchorPoint Phone Holder Ensures Device Safety on the Water

RAILBLAZA, manufacturer of premium quality, user-friendly electronics, fishing and boating mounting systems and accessories, has announced the launch of its AnchorPoint Phone Holder, an adventure-ready mobile device holder built for the harshest environments.

Read More

People