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Passenger
NICOLA
MMSI 316012834 · Call sign VCNN
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Passenger
Flag
CANLength
31 m
Beam
12 m
Call sign
VCNN
IMO
5287744
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
87
NICOLA, a passenger ferry wearing Canadian colours, measures 31 metres on deck. Her hull carries a beam of 12 m. She's listed under MMSI 316012834, call sign VCNN, IMO 5287744. Put NICOLA on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free to claim, with a whole fleet watching out for her.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 15:43 UTC
Position
54.4336° N, 130.3147° W
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.1 kn
Course
5°
Destination
D
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About NICOLA
What kind of vessel is NICOLA?
NICOLA is a Passenger flagged to Canada.
Where was NICOLA last seen?
NICOLA was last reported in around 54°N 130°W in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is NICOLA's MMSI?
NICOLA's MMSI is 316012834. Call sign VCNN. IMO 5287744.
How big is NICOLA?
NICOLA is about 31 m long, 12 m on the beam.
Is NICOLA on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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