Boat Name Lettering Rules — Canadian Law
Canada Shipping Act 2001 · Federal — Canada
§The Law
Canada Shipping Act 2001 — Canada Shipping Act 2001
“Registered vessels must display the vessel name in clearly visible characters. While no minimum size is mandated for names, they must be legible.”
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Your boat name must be visible on the stern and bow. There is no strict size rule for names (unlike PCL numbers), but they must be readable.
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Specific Requirements
Name on stern required for registered vessels
Name on bow recommended
Legible size — typically 6-10cm for aesthetics
Any colour that contrasts with hull
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- Regulation
- Canada Shipping Act 2001
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- 🇨🇦 Federal — Canada
- Category
- Marine & Boating Law
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