Salvage rights – Abandoned vessels – Know your rights

Here's a link to a Transport Canada PDF outlining the procedure for if you find an abandoned vessel (wreck)https://tc.canada.ca/sites/default/files/2025-08/infographic-found-wrecked-abandoned-hazardous-boat-en.pdfAny person taking possession of a wreck (i.e. salvaging) must report a found wreck. If you salvage a wreck, you are entitled to reasonable salvage costs and expenses for your efforts. The...

Installing a new diesel engine (>174HP) on your boat?

If you are installing a new diesel engine on your boat and it is more than 130KW (174HP). Please check out Ships Safety Bulletin SSB No.: 02/2017 http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/bulletins-2017-02-eng.htm for more information about emission standards. Â