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QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER — Passenger · IMO 6413663

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World map showing the last known position of QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER at 48° 55.070' N, 123° 13.200' W
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QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER is currently under way in the North Pacific Ocean, at 48.9178° N, 123.2200° W, making 18.2 knots on a course of 52°. It is sailing from SWARTZ BAY to ROBERTS BANK ANCH with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 20:32 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 20:07 UTC.

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
18.2 kn
Speed
52.0°
/ 55°
Course / Heading
4.1 m
Static Draught
4.1 m
Current Draught

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ATD
19:13 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
20:32 UTCSep 8, 2026
QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER

QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER

Identity

Passenger
Type
Canada flagCA
Flag
6413663
IMO Number
316001255
MMSI
VDQQ
Call Sign

Specifications

130 m × 24 m
Length × Breadth
1964-01-01
Year Built
1,765 t
Deadweight
8,785 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
VICTORIA MACHINERY DEPOT - VICTORIA, CANADA
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER — Passenger

Built in 1964, with a gross tonnage of 8,785 GT, and a dead weight of 1,765 tonnes, QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER is a passenger registered under the Canada flag. The vessel is owned by BRITISH COLUMBIA FERRY SERVICES - VICTORIA, CANADA, built by VICTORIA MACHINERY DEPOT - VICTORIA, CANADA.

QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER route and voyage history

QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER is currently on a voyage from SWARTZ BAY to ROBERTS BANK ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T20:32:00Z. The live route and current course of QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER 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

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

  • MMSI: 316001255
  • IMO: 6413663
  • Call sign: VDQQ
  • Vessel type: Passenger
  • Flag state: Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER right now?+
QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER is currently under way in the North Pacific Ocean, within the US West Coast shipping lane. It is sailing from SWARTZ BAY to ROBERTS BANK ANCH with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 20:32 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 QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER?+
QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER broadcasts MMSI 316001255 and is registered as IMO 6413663, with call sign VDQQ. 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 QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER?+
QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the CA 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 CA flag list at /flag/ca.
How can I see the live position of QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER 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 QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER'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 QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER?+
QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a passenger, QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER 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. QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER has a gross tonnage of 8,785 GT.

QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER — Key Facts

MMSI
316001255
IMO number
6413663
Call sign
VDQQ
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
CA
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
18.2 knots
Course over ground
52.0°
Heading
55°
Last known position
48.9178°, -123.2200°
Destination
ROBERTS BANK ANCH
ETA
2026-09-08T20:32:00Z
Departure port
SWARTZ BAY
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T19:13:00Z
Current draught
4.1 m
Maximum static draught
4.1 m
Year built
1964-01-01
Gross tonnage
8785
Dead weight
1765 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T20:07:25Z