General information

IMO:
9946257
MMSI:
316018260
Callsign:
VBAV
Width:
32.0 m
Length:
203.0 m
Deadweight:
Gross tonnage:
TEU:
Liquid Capacity:
Year of build:
Class:
AIS type:
Passenger ship
Ship type:
Flag:
Canada
Builder:
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Operator:
Insurer:

Course/Position

Position:
Navigational status:
Moving
Course:
35.2° / 0.0
Heading:
150.0° / 0.0
Speed:
Max speed:
Status:
moored
Location:
Channel-Port aux Basques (Part Aux Basques Storage Terminal Berth 1)
Area:
Canada
Last seen:
2026-11-09
1 min ago
Source:
T-AIS
From:
Destination:
ETA:
Summer draft:
Current draft:
Last update:
6 min ago
Source:
T-AIS

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Ferry turned back due to medical emergency

Mon Sep 07 13:05:08 CEST 2026 Timsen

On Sep 6, 2026, the 'Ala’suinu' had to turn back for North Sydney. The vessel was approximately 35 nautical miles from North Sydney in the Cabot Strait due to an apparent medical emergency. As of 12:30 a.m. the 'Ala’suinu' altered course again and headed back towards Argentia Newfoundland without entering Sydney.

Ferry suffered mechanical issue

Tue Sep 16 12:49:36 CEST 2025 Timsen

Due to a mechanical issue, the scheduled departure of the 'Ala'suinu' from Argentia to North Sydney was at risk to be delayed on the night of Sep 15, 2025. The ship finally left the port short before 10 p.m. UTC.

Ferry delayed due to mechanical issues

Wed Oct 09 10:13:22 CEST 2024 Timsen

The 'Ala'suinu' suffered mechanical issues on Oct 7, 2024. As a consequence, the scheduled sailing at 11:45 a.m. from Port aux Basques was postponed to 4 p.m. Already the sailing on Oct 5 at 11:15 p.m. was delayed to Oct 6 at 8:00 a.m. due to the ramp not being able to close correctly. All passengers got a complimentary dinner meal and dessert. The ship tried to make up time during the crossing, which took five instead of seven hours.

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