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BOREALISPassenger · IMO 9122552

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BOREALIS is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 56.6796° N, 6.4038° W, making 9.3 knots on a course of 189°. It is sailing from STORNOWAY to STORNOWAY with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 03:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:45 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
9.3 kn
Speed
189.0°
/ 194°
Course / Heading
8.4 m
Static Draught
8.4 m
Current Draught

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ATD
04:29 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
03:00 UTCSep 8, 2026
BOREALIS

BOREALIS

Identity

Passenger
Type
Bahamas flagBS
Flag
9122552
IMO Number
311000987
MMSI
C6ES4
Call Sign

Specifications

238 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
1997-01-01
Year Built
6,351 t
Deadweight
61,849 t
Gross Tonnage
57,600 kW
Engine Power
FINCANTIERI MARGHERA
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of STORNOWAY
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About BOREALIS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BOREALIS — Passenger

Built in 1997, with a gross tonnage of 61,849 GT, and a dead weight of 6,351 tonnes, BOREALIS is a passenger registered under the Bahamas flag. The vessel is owned by HOLLAND AMERICA LINE - SEATTLE WA, United States (USA), built by FINCANTIERI MARGHERA.

BOREALIS route and voyage history

BOREALIS is currently on a voyage from STORNOWAY to STORNOWAY with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T03:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BOREALIS are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass.

Vessel class and identifiers

BOREALIS is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BOREALIS can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger.

  • MMSI: 311000987
  • IMO: 9122552
  • Call sign: C6ES4
  • Vessel type: Passenger
  • Flag state: Bahamas

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BOREALIS right now?+
BOREALIS is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from STORNOWAY to STORNOWAY with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 03:00 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.
What are the identifiers for BOREALIS?+
BOREALIS broadcasts MMSI 311000987 and is registered as IMO 9122552, with call sign C6ES4. The MMSI is the radio identifier used by AIS; the IMO number stays with the ship for life and does not change with re-flagging or sale.
What type of ship is BOREALIS?+
BOREALIS is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the BS flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger and full BS flag list at /flag/bs.
How can I see the live position of BOREALIS?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BOREALIS above, with current position, course, speed, and navigation status. Tap "View on map" to centre the live tracker on the vessel and watch its movement update in real time. The same data is available offline-friendly in the iOS and Android apps.
How often is BOREALIS's position updated?+
AIS transponders broadcast position every 2 seconds when underway at high speed and up to every 3 minutes at anchor. The position you see refreshes whenever the ship is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass — typically seconds in coastal waters and minutes offshore.
What class is BOREALIS?+
BOREALIS is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a passenger, BOREALIS sits in the same design class as the other passengers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full passenger directory at /vessel-type/passenger. BOREALIS has a gross tonnage of 61,849 GT.

BOREALIS — Key Facts

MMSI
311000987
IMO number
9122552
Call sign
C6ES4
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
BS
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
9.3 knots
Course over ground
189.0°
Heading
194°
Last known position
56.6796°, -6.4038°
Destination
STORNOWAY
ETA
2026-09-08T03:00:00Z
Departure port
STORNOWAY
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T04:29:00Z
Current draught
8.4 m
Maximum static draught
8.4 m
Year built
1997-01-01
Gross tonnage
61849
Dead weight
6351 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:45:00Z