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HELEN J — Tug · MMSI 316024235

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World map showing the last known position of HELEN J at 48° 55.103' N, 123° 41.321' W
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HELEN J is currently under way in the North Pacific Ocean, at 48.9184° N, 123.6887° W, making 7.0 knots on a course of 45°. It is sailing from CHEMAINUS FUEL DOCK to NANAIMO with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 10:47 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 17:16 UTC.

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
7.0 kn
Speed
45.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
3.6 m
Static Draught
3.6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
16:27 UTCSep 8, 2026
Canada flag
NANAIMOCANNO
ETA
10:47 UTCSep 9, 2026
HELEN J

HELEN J

Identity

Tug
Type
Canada flagCA
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
316024235
MMSI
CFN6439
Call Sign

Specifications

15 m × 6 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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Flag State
All CA-flagged vessels
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Departure Port
Port of CHEMAINUS FUEL DOCK
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for CHEMAINUS FUEL DOCK (CACHM).
Destination Port
Port of NANAIMO
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for NANAIMO (CANNO).

About HELEN J

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HELEN J — Tug

HELEN J is a tug registered under the Canada flag.

HELEN J route and voyage history

HELEN J is currently on a voyage from CHEMAINUS FUEL DOCK to NANAIMO with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-09T10:47:00Z. The live route and current course of HELEN J 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 HELEN J can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 316024235
  • Call sign: CFN6439
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HELEN J right now?+
HELEN J is currently under way in the North Pacific Ocean, within the US West Coast shipping lane. It is sailing from CHEMAINUS FUEL DOCK to NANAIMO with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 10:47 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 HELEN J?+
HELEN J broadcasts MMSI 316024235, with call sign CFN6439. 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 HELEN J?+
HELEN J 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 HELEN J?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HELEN J 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 HELEN J'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 HELEN J?+
As a tug, HELEN J 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.

HELEN J — Key Facts

MMSI
316024235
Call sign
CFN6439
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
CA
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
7.0 knots
Course over ground
45.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
48.9184°, -123.6887°
Destination
NANAIMO
ETA
2026-09-09T10:47:00Z
Departure port
CHEMAINUS FUEL DOCK
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T16:27:00Z
Current draught
3.6 m
Maximum static draught
3.6 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T17:16:01Z