Where is Island Discovery now?

Island Discovery (Passenger ship, Canada flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 18:55 UTC, not moving, near Powell River (North Pacific Ocean). The crew-entered destination was BLUBBER BAY TO WESTV (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Sep 30, 2026, 14:27 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Island Discovery?

Island Discovery is a passenger ship sailing under the flag of Canada, built in 2020. The vessel is 81 m long with a beam of 17 m and has a gross tonnage of 2,277.

Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Island Discovery?

BC Ferries is recorded as Registered owner for Island Discovery (source: Wikidata). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.

What sanctions and inspection records does Seadar hold for Island Discovery?

Seadar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Island Discovery 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 Island Discovery. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Island Discovery

Passenger ship · Canada · built 2020 · AIS Class A

IMO9831751MMSI316039864Call signCFA2994Last AIS position Oct 1, 2026, 18:55 UTC

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Island Discovery (Passenger ship, Canada flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 18:55 UTC, not moving, near Powell River (North Pacific Ocean). Its crew-entered AIS destination is BLUBBER BAY TO WESTV; its reported draught is 3.3 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Sep 30, 2026, 14:27 UTC). Registered owner: BC Ferries (source: Wikidata).

Vessel type: Passenger ship
Flag: Canada
Year built: 2020
Gross tonnage: 2,277
Size (length × beam): 81 m × 17 m
Registered owner: BC Ferries

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Last reported position

received Oct 1, 2026, 18:55 UTC

Position: 49.7948° N, 124.6194° W
Area: North Pacific Ocean
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 0 kn
Course: 60°
Heading: 274°

49.7948° N, 124.6194° W

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Seadar detected no port call in the last 30 days.

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Identity & particulars

Name: Island Discovery
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9831751
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 316039864
Call signWhat is a call sign?: CFA2994
Flag: Canada
Vessel type: Passenger ship
AIS ship type: Passenger
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: Source: Transport Canada — Canadian Register of Large Vessels (open data), record 842566. Added to Seadar on September 23, 2026. Licence: Open Government Licence – Canada 2.0.2,277
Net tonnage: Source: Transport Canada — Canadian Register of Large Vessels (open data), record 842566. Added to Seadar on September 23, 2026. Licence: Open Government Licence – Canada 2.0.683
Length overall: 81 m
Beam: 17 m
Year built: 2020

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Ownership & management

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Registered owner: BC Ferries
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Where is Island Discovery now?: Island Discovery (Passenger ship, Canada flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 18:55 UTC, not moving, near Powell River (North Pacific Ocean). The crew-entered destination was BLUBBER BAY TO WESTV (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Sep 30, 2026, 14:27 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Island Discovery?: Island Discovery is a passenger ship sailing under the flag of Canada, built in 2020. The vessel is 81 m long with a beam of 17 m and has a gross tonnage of 2,277.
Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Island Discovery?: BC Ferries is recorded as Registered owner for Island Discovery (source: Wikidata). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.
What sanctions and inspection records does Seadar hold for Island Discovery?: Seadar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Island Discovery 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 Island Discovery. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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