How is tonnage determined for the registration of an Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV)?
A weight determination has been established to assess whether an ACV should be registered in the Canadian Register of Vessels or the Small Vessel Register. A commercial ACV equal to or less than 4,500 kg/4.5 metric tons All-Up Weight (AUW) can registered either in the Canadian Register of Vessels or the Small Vessel Register. A commercial ACV greater than 4,500 kg/4.5 metric tons AUW must be registered in the Canadian Register of Vessels. For more information, please call the Vessel Registration office toll-free at 1-877-242-8770.
