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Canada Flag Vessels

1,017 vessels registered under the Canada flag

Total1,017

Canada Maritime Fleet Overview

Canada has 1,017 registered vessels tracked on MarineRadar. The fleet primarily consists of Tug (235), Fishing (162), Passenger (117), Pleasure Craft (85) and Other (77). Track all Canada-flagged ships with live AIS positions and real-time maritime data.

Tug235Fishing162Passenger117Pleasure Craft85Other77

About the Canada Flag

Registry Authority

The Canada ship registry is administered by the country's national maritime authority and operates within the framework of the major IMO conventions — SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, and MLC 2006 — that govern global commercial shipping. Ships flying the Canada flag are subject to the registry's flag-state inspections and are tracked through the AIS network alongside every other internationally trading vessel.

Why Ships Register Here

Owners typically choose a national flag like Canada for one of three reasons: domestic cabotage rules that reserve coastal trade for nationally flagged tonnage, government-cargo preferences that favour the home flag, or the simple operational advantage of being regulated by the same jurisdiction in which the company is headquartered. Quality flags also offer Port State Control benefits in the Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU, and US Qualship 21 frameworks.

Fleet Profile

Canada-flagged tonnage on MarineRadar reflects the mix above — typically a combination of domestic coastal vessels, government-related fleet ships, and a smaller share of internationally trading commercial tonnage. The full vessel list below shows live AIS positions, vessel types, and identifiers for every active ship currently flying the Canada flag.

Trade Routes

Most Canada-flagged ships visible on MarineRadar today are operating on the country's domestic coastal trade and on regional routes that connect Canada to its main trading partners. You can drill into any individual vessel to see its current position, recent voyages, destination, ETA, and historic AIS track for a complete picture of where the fleet actually sails.

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MISS CHIEF
MMSI 316007902·Pleasure Craft
2
VICTORY VI
MMSI 316038807·Tug
3
SPIRIT OF YALIS
MMSI 316009248·Passenger
4
ISLAND AURORA
MMSI 316039863·Passenger
5
ALGOMA NIAGARA
MMSI 316034846·Cargo
6
ALGOCANADA
MMSI 316013215·Tanker
7
ALGOTERRA
MMSI 316015050·Tanker - Hazard B
8
STORMONT
MMSI 316003616·Other
9
LEO A.MCARTHUR
MMSI 316013946·Tanker
10
ALGONOVA
MMSI 316013209·Tanker - Hazard A (Major)
11
DAVID THOMPSON
MMSI 316001090·Other
12
AML GRAND FLEUVE
MMSI 316020429·Passenger
13
MICHELINE
MMSI 316111111·Other
14
LIBERI
MMSI 316029749·Other
15
CURIOSITY
MMSI 316050773·Pleasure Craft
16
TYMAC TIDE
MMSI 316027848·Tug
17
IKIGAI I
MMSI 316054641·Sailing Vessel
18
RITA JOE
MMSI 316038739·Passenger
19
SALISH ORCA
MMSI 316030627·Passenger
20
SST ORLEANS
MMSI 316012721·Reserved
21
ATLANTIC CEDAR
MMSI 316006025·Tug
22
D.D. KAUFMAN
MMSI 316051525·Tug
23
ATLANTIC BEAVER
MMSI 316012539·Tug
24
EMPIRE SANDY
MMSI 316225000·Sailing Vessel
25
ANARKYA
MMSI 316023909·Other
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vessels are registered under the Canada flag?+
1,017 vessels are currently tracked on MarineRadar with Canada as their flag state. The fleet primarily consists of Tug (235), Fishing (162), Passenger (117), Pleasure Craft (85) and Other (77). Each vessel transmits live AIS data covering position, speed, course, and voyage destination.
What types of ships fly the Canada flag?+
The Canada-flagged fleet on MarineRadar covers 5 principal vessel categories: Tug (235), Fishing (162), Passenger (117), Pleasure Craft (85), Other (77). Each category is detailed on its own /vessel-type page with specifications and live tracking.
Who administers the Canada ship registry?+
The Canada ship registry is administered by the country's national maritime authority and operates within the framework of the major IMO conventions — SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, and MLC 2006 — that govern global commercial shipping. Ships flying the Canada flag are subject to the registry's flag-state inspections and are tracked through the AIS network alongside every other internationally trading vessel.
Why do ships register under the Canada flag?+
Owners typically choose a national flag like Canada for one of three reasons: domestic cabotage rules that reserve coastal trade for nationally flagged tonnage, government-cargo preferences that favour the home flag, or the simple operational advantage of being regulated by the same jurisdiction in which the company is headquartered. Quality flags also offer Port State Control benefits in the Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU, and US Qualship 21 frameworks.
Where do Canada-flagged vessels typically operate?+
Most Canada-flagged ships visible on MarineRadar today are operating on the country's domestic coastal trade and on regional routes that connect Canada to its main trading partners. You can drill into any individual vessel to see its current position, recent voyages, destination, ETA, and historic AIS track for a complete picture of where the fleet actually sails.
How can I track Canada-flagged vessels in real time?+
You can track every Canada-flagged vessel listed above by tapping its name to open the ship's detail page, where MarineRadar shows the live AIS position, recent track, voyage data, and nearby maritime traffic. The same data is available in the iOS and Android app, with notifications and saved-fleet support.