Where is QUINITSA now?

QUINITSA (Passenger ship, Canada flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 2, 2026, 12:33 UTC, moored, near Victoria (North Pacific Ocean). The crew-entered destination was HORNBY ISLAND (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 2, 2026, 12:17 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is QUINITSA?

QUINITSA is a passenger ship sailing under the flag of Canada, built in 1977. The vessel is 54 m long with a beam of 14 m and has a gross tonnage of 1,107.

Who is recorded as the owner or manager of QUINITSA?

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

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for QUINITSA?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for QUINITSA 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 QUINITSA. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

QUINITSA

Passenger ship · Canada · built 1977 · AIS Class A

IMO7710965MMSI316001265Call signCZ8734Last AIS position Oct 2, 2026, 12:33 UTC

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In short

QUINITSA (Passenger ship, Canada flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 2, 2026, 12:33 UTC, moored, near Victoria (North Pacific Ocean). Its crew-entered AIS destination is HORNBY ISLAND; its reported draught is 1.5 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 2, 2026, 12:17 UTC). Registered owner: BC Ferries (source: Wikidata).

Vessel type: Passenger ship
Flag: Canada
Year built: 1977
Gross tonnage: 1,107
Size (length × beam): 54 m × 14 m
Registered owner: BC Ferries

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Last reported position

received Oct 2, 2026, 12:33 UTC

Position: 48.4313° N, 123.3754° W
Area: North Pacific Ocean
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Moored
Speed: 0 kn
Course: 12°
Heading: 186°

48.4313° N, 123.3754° W

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Identity & particulars

Name: QUINITSA
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 7710965
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 316001265
Call signWhat is a call sign?: CZ8734
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 383249. Added to Voydar on September 23, 2026. Licence: Open Government Licence – Canada 2.0.1,107
Net tonnage: Source: Transport Canada — Canadian Register of Large Vessels (open data), record 383249. Added to Voydar on September 23, 2026. Licence: Open Government Licence – Canada 2.0.1,061
Length overall: 54 m
Beam: 14 m
Year built: 1977

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Ownership & management

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

About QUINITSA

MV Quinitsa is an automobile ferry operated by BC Ferries. It was built in 1977 by Vancouver Shipyards in Vancouver, British Columbia. The ferry was originally part of the Ministry of Transportation and Highways' (MoT) saltwater ferry fleet until 1985, when the MoT's saltwater ferries—including Quinitsa—were transferred to BC Ferries. The 50-car Quinitsa began service in 1977 on the Nanaimo Harbour ↔ Gabriola Island ferry route, replacing the 30-car Kahloke. Like her predecessor, the Quinitsa soon became too small and in June 1982, the larger 70-car MV Quinsam entered service, replacing Quinitsa. For the rest of 1982 and for most of 1983, she was loaned to BC Ferries. She operated on a variety of routes, including Horseshoe Bay ↔ Bowen Island, Swartz Bay ↔ Fulford Harbour, and she also served the Gulf Islands from Swartz Bay.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is QUINITSA now?: QUINITSA (Passenger ship, Canada flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 2, 2026, 12:33 UTC, moored, near Victoria (North Pacific Ocean). The crew-entered destination was HORNBY ISLAND (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 2, 2026, 12:17 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is QUINITSA?: QUINITSA is a passenger ship sailing under the flag of Canada, built in 1977. The vessel is 54 m long with a beam of 14 m and has a gross tonnage of 1,107.
Who is recorded as the owner or manager of QUINITSA?: BC Ferries is recorded as Registered owner for QUINITSA (source: Wikidata). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for QUINITSA?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for QUINITSA 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 QUINITSA. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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