VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9946257

ALA SUINU – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information

ALA SUINU is a Ro-Ro or Passenger Ship sailing under the flag of Canada (CA). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9946257. The recorded year of build is 2024.

Vessel details

Vessel nameALA SUINU
IMO9946257
MMSI316018260
Call signVBAV
Flag🇨🇦Canada (CA)
Vessel typeRo-Ro or Passenger Ship
CategoryPassenger
Length203 m
Beam28.4 m
Year built2024

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About ALA SUINU

ALA SUINU is recorded as a Ro-Ro or Passenger Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Canada (CA). Its recorded year of build is 2024. The vessel carries IMO number 9946257, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.

Recorded particulars for ALA SUINU include a length of 203 m, a beam of 28.4 m. The specific vessel type is Ro-Ro or Passenger Ship, while the broader classification is Passenger. These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.

Operational identifiers currently recorded for ALA SUINU include MMSI 316018260 and call sign VBAV. MMSI and call sign can change during a vessel’s service life, whereas a valid IMO number normally remains the primary persistent identifier.

Live tracking and data notes

The live ship tracker on this page provides a map-based AIS view for ALA SUINU through the configured external tracking provider. AIS information can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable because reception and provider coverage vary by area and vessel. The map is intended for general vessel discovery and position context and must not be used for navigation or safety-critical decisions.

Additional profile sections appear only when suitable source records are available, including ownership and management, engine or classification information, surveys, inspections, casualties, and sale or demolition events. Missing fields are not filled with invented values, so some modules may be absent when the underlying data snapshot does not contain sufficient evidence. The profile is compiled from controlled source records maintained for Ship-Tracker.org and may change as newer verified data becomes available.

Ownership & Management

Operator Marine Atlantic Canada Data updated: 2025-01-15
Technical Manager Northern Marine Ship Management United Kingdom Data updated: 2025-01-15
Commercial Manager Marine Atlantic Canada Data updated: 2025-01-15

Engine & propulsion

Engine designation2 x 12V46DF
Engine builderWartsila Finland Oy
Engine designerWartsila
Propulsion typeDF
Maximum continuous output27480 kW
MCO RPM600

Classification & surveys

Special survey date2029-02-07
Dry dock date2027-02-07
IOPP certificate issued2024-02-07
IOPP certificate expires2029-02-07

Casualties & incidents

Recorded incidents1
Latest incident2024-10-07
Latest typeMechanical Fault

The three most recent recorded casualty or incident events are shown below.

2024-10-07Mechanical Fault

Mechanical issue delayed a crossing from Port aux Basques, Newfoundland, to Sydney, Nova Scotia, The vessel arrived in North Sydney on 8 October.

Technical Specifications

Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ALA SUINU now?

The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for ALA SUINU. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.

What is the IMO number of ALA SUINU?

The IMO number recorded for ALA SUINU is 9946257. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.

What is the MMSI of ALA SUINU?

The currently recorded MMSI for ALA SUINU is 316018260. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.

What type of ship is ALA SUINU?

ALA SUINU is recorded as a Ro-Ro or Passenger Ship.

When was ALA SUINU built?

The recorded year built for ALA SUINU is 2024.

How long is ALA SUINU?

The recorded length of ALA SUINU is 203 m.

Data & accuracy

Vessel particulars are compiled from the Ship-Tracker.org Vessel Master and documented source records. Information may be incomplete, delayed or changed after the last recorded update. IMO is used as the persistent primary vessel identifier; MMSI and call sign may change during a vessel’s lifetime.