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SEASPAN CHALLENGER — Tug · IMO 7017789

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SEASPAN CHALLENGER is currently moored in the North Pacific Ocean, at 49.1440° N, 123.0359° W. It is sailing from NANAIMO to TILBURY ISLAND with an ETA of 17 Oct 2026, 14:02 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 08:59 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
180.7°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
0 m
Static Draught
25.5 m
Current Draught

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NANAIMOCANNO
ATD
10:28 UTCOct 17, 2026
ETA
14:02 UTCOct 17, 2026
SEASPAN CHALLENGER

SEASPAN CHALLENGER

Identity

Tug
Type
Canada flagCA
Flag
7017789
IMO Number
316003900
MMSI
VDLT
Call Sign

Specifications

178 m × 26 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About SEASPAN CHALLENGER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SEASPAN CHALLENGER — Tug

SEASPAN CHALLENGER is a tug registered under the Canada flag.

SEASPAN CHALLENGER route and voyage history

SEASPAN CHALLENGER is currently on a voyage from NANAIMO to TILBURY ISLAND with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-17T14:02:00Z. The live route and current course of SEASPAN CHALLENGER 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

Vessels in the same class as SEASPAN CHALLENGER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 316003900
  • IMO: 7017789
  • Call sign: VDLT
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SEASPAN CHALLENGER right now?

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SEASPAN CHALLENGER is currently moored in the North Pacific Ocean. It is sailing from NANAIMO to TILBURY ISLAND with an ETA of 17 Oct 2026, 14:02 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 SEASPAN CHALLENGER?

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SEASPAN CHALLENGER broadcasts MMSI 316003900 and is registered as IMO 7017789, with call sign VDLT. 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 SEASPAN CHALLENGER?

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SEASPAN CHALLENGER is classified as a tug vessel registered under the CA flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full CA flag list at /flag/ca.

How can I see the live position of SEASPAN CHALLENGER?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SEASPAN CHALLENGER 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 SEASPAN CHALLENGER's position updated?

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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 SEASPAN CHALLENGER?

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As a tug, SEASPAN CHALLENGER sits in the same design class as the other tugs listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tug directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

SEASPAN CHALLENGER — Key Facts

MMSI
316003900
IMO number
7017789
Call sign
VDLT
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
CA
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
180.7°
Heading
511°
Last known position
49.1440°, -123.0359°
Destination
TILBURY ISLAND
ETA
2026-10-17T14:02:00Z
Departure port
NANAIMO
Actual time of departure
2026-10-17T10:28:00Z
Current draught
25.5 m
Maximum static draught
0 m
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T08:59:46Z