Where is MV Northumberland now?

Seadar has no displayable AIS position for MV Northumberland in this profile. A coverage gap does not establish whether the ship is transmitting or where it is now.

What kind of ship is MV Northumberland?

MV Northumberland is a ferry, built in 2007 by Vard Brattvaag. The vessel is 129.8 m long with a beam of 19.9 m and has a gross tonnage of 6,904.

What sanctions and inspection records does Seadar hold for MV Northumberland?

Seadar has no matched sanctions record displayed for MV Northumberland from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels and the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for MV Northumberland. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

MV Northumberland

Ferry · built 2007

IMO9344758No AIS position on record

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In short

MV Northumberland (Ferry) has no AIS position on record with Seadar. It can carry up to 600 passengers (source: Wikidata).

Vessel type: Ferry
Flag: —
Year built: 2007
Gross tonnage: 6,904
Size (length × beam): 130 m × 20 m
Registered owner: —

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Identity & particulars

Name: MV Northumberland
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9344758
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: —
Call signWhat is a call sign?: —
Flag: —
Vessel type: Ferry
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 6,904
Net tonnage: Source: Transport Canada — Canadian Register of Large Vessels (open data), record 848233. Added to Seadar on September 23, 2026. Licence: Open Government Licence – Canada 2.0.2,071
Length overall: 129.8 m
Beam: 19.9 m
Year built: 2007
Passengers (maximum): Source: Wikidata, record Q11987397. Added to Seadar on September 23, 2026. Licence: CC0 1.0.600

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Builder: Vard Brattvaag
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

About MV Northumberland

MV Northumberland is a Canadian RORO ferry which operates on a seasonal basis between Caribou, Nova Scotia and Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island from May to December. It is operated by Northumberland Ferries Limited (NFL). The vessel is owned by the Government of Canada and was acquired as an interim replacement following the loss of MV Holiday Island in 2022.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is MV Northumberland now?: Seadar has no displayable AIS position for MV Northumberland in this profile. A coverage gap does not establish whether the ship is transmitting or where it is now.
What kind of ship is MV Northumberland?: MV Northumberland is a ferry, built in 2007 by Vard Brattvaag. The vessel is 129.8 m long with a beam of 19.9 m and has a gross tonnage of 6,904.
What sanctions and inspection records does Seadar hold for MV Northumberland?: Seadar has no matched sanctions record displayed for MV Northumberland from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels and the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for MV Northumberland. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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