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ALGOMA BUFFALO — Cargo · IMO 7620653

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ALGOMA BUFFALO is currently moored in the North Pacific Ocean, at 43.7477° N, 81.7301° W. It is sailing from SANDUSKY to GODERICH with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 16:41 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 19:02 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 253°
Course / Heading
7 m
Static Draught
6.4 m
Current Draught

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ATD
21:43 UTCNov 5, 2026
ETA
16:41 UTCNov 6, 2026
ALGOMA BUFFALO

ALGOMA BUFFALO

Identity

Cargo
Type
Canada flagCA
Flag
7620653
IMO Number
316036228
MMSI
VDBA
Call Sign

Specifications

194 m × 21 m
Length × Breadth
1978-01-01
Year Built
23,481 t
Deadweight
11,619 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
FMG BAY SHIPBUILDING - STURGEON BAY WI, U.S.A.
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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About ALGOMA BUFFALO

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ALGOMA BUFFALO — Cargo

Built in 1978, with a gross tonnage of 11,619 GT, and a dead weight of 23,481 tonnes, ALGOMA BUFFALO is a cargo registered under the Canada flag. The vessel is owned by LAWRENCE STEAMSHIP - WILLIAMSVILLE NY, United States (USA), built by FMG BAY SHIPBUILDING - STURGEON BAY WI, U.S.A..

ALGOMA BUFFALO route and voyage history

ALGOMA BUFFALO is currently on a voyage from SANDUSKY to GODERICH with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-06T16:41:00Z. The live route and current course of ALGOMA BUFFALO 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

ALGOMA BUFFALO is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as ALGOMA BUFFALO can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 316036228
  • IMO: 7620653
  • Call sign: VDBA
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ALGOMA BUFFALO right now?

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ALGOMA BUFFALO is currently moored in the North Pacific Ocean. It is sailing from SANDUSKY to GODERICH with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 16:41 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 ALGOMA BUFFALO?

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ALGOMA BUFFALO broadcasts MMSI 316036228 and is registered as IMO 7620653, with call sign VDBA. 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 ALGOMA BUFFALO?

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

How can I see the live position of ALGOMA BUFFALO?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ALGOMA BUFFALO 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 ALGOMA BUFFALO'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 ALGOMA BUFFALO?

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ALGOMA BUFFALO is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, ALGOMA BUFFALO sits in the same design class as the other cargos listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo directory at /vessel-type/cargo. ALGOMA BUFFALO has a gross tonnage of 11,619 GT.

ALGOMA BUFFALO — Key Facts

MMSI
316036228
IMO number
7620653
Call sign
VDBA
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
CA
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
253°
Last known position
43.7477°, -81.7301°
Destination
GODERICH
ETA
2026-11-06T16:41:00Z
Departure port
SANDUSKY
Actual time of departure
2026-11-05T21:43:00Z
Current draught
6.4 m
Maximum static draught
7 m
Year built
1978-01-01
Gross tonnage
11619
Dead weight
23481 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T19:02:17Z