Where is Betancuria Express now?

Betancuria Express (High-speed craft, Spain flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 5, 2026, 18:04 UTC, under way at 30.9 kn, in the North Atlantic Ocean. The crew-entered destination was MJB/LPA/MJB (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 4, 2026, 18:51 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Betancuria Express?

Betancuria Express is a high-speed craft sailing under the flag of Spain, built in 2011 by Austal. The vessel is 112.6 m long with a beam of 27.5 m and has a gross tonnage of 10,371.

Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Betancuria Express?

Bornholmertrafikken A/S is recorded as Registered owner for Betancuria Express (source: Wikidata). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Betancuria Express?

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

Betancuria Express

High-speed craft · Spain · built 2011 · AIS Class A

IMO9557848MMSI225344000Call signEAKDLast AIS position Oct 5, 2026, 18:04 UTC

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In short

Betancuria Express (High-speed craft, Spain flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 5, 2026, 18:04 UTC, under way at 30.9 kn, in the North Atlantic Ocean. Its crew-entered AIS destination is MJB/LPA/MJB, with an ETA of Oct 4, 2026, 21:00 UTC (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 4, 2026, 18:51 UTC). Its last detected port call was at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: arrived Oct 4, 2026, left Oct 4, 2026. Registered owner: Bornholmertrafikken A/S (source: Wikidata). It can carry up to 1,598 passengers (source: Wikidata).

Vessel type: High-speed craft
Flag: Spain
Year built: 2011
Gross tonnage: 10,371
Size (length × beam): 113 m × 28 m
Registered owner: Bornholmertrafikken A/S

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Last reported position

received Oct 5, 2026, 18:04 UTC

Position: 28.0465° N, 15.004° W
Area: North Atlantic Ocean
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 30.9 kn
Course: 276°
Heading: 274°

28.0465° N, 15.004° W

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Last 30 days: at least 12 port calls (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Morro del Jable).

Port calls are detected by Voydar from AIS (at least 30 minutes slow inside a harbour area); see Port calls below.

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Identity & particulars

Name: Betancuria Express
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9557848
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 225344000
Call signWhat is a call sign?: EAKD
Flag: Spain
Vessel type: High-speed craft
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 10,371
Length overall: 112.6 m
Beam: 27.5 m
Year built: 2011
Passengers (maximum): Source: Wikidata, record Q1534898. Added to Voydar on September 23, 2026. Licence: CC0 1.0.1,598

A tag next to a value names the register that supplied it (hover or tap it for the record and date). Values without a tag come from the ship's own AIS broadcasts or from Wikidata. Position and identity are derived live from AIS.

Ownership & management

Each line shows where the fact comes from. Links backed by an identifier point to the company page.

Registered owner: Bornholmertrafikken A/S
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026
ISM manager: Fred. Olsen, S.A.
Source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions · reporting years 2024–2025 · reported · confidence 0.9 · retrieved Oct 5, 2026
Builder: Austal
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

Timeline

Dated events for this ship from every source Voydar holds, newest first. Each line names its source; derived items say how they were derived.

Date	Event	Source
Oct 4, 2026, 20:17 UTC	Left Las Palmas de Gran CanariaAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Oct 4, 2026, 19:20 UTC	Arrived at Las Palmas de Gran CanariaAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Oct 2, 2026, 08:27 UTC	Left Las Palmas de Gran CanariaAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Oct 2, 2026, 07:05 UTC	Arrived at Las Palmas de Gran CanariaAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 30, 2026, 05:42 UTC	Left Morro del JableAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 29, 2026, 22:28 UTC	Arrived at Morro del JableAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)

Owner, operator and manager changes found by comparing yearly EU MRV reports are dated to the reporting year ("during 2025"), not to a day. Port calls here are the most recent only; the full lists are further down.

Emissions & fuel consumption

Independently verified annual figures reported under the EU MRV regulation — public environmental data the incumbents don't surface.

Year	CO₂ emitted	Fuel burned	Time at sea	CO₂ / n mile
2018	57,759 t	18,016 t	142 days	608 kg
2019	61,692 t	19,243 t	143 days	615 kg
2020	50,796 t	15,844 t	113 days	648 kg
2021	43,443 t	13,551 t	104 days	618 kg
2022	38,587 t	12,036 t	96 days	656 kg
2023	34,140 t	10,649 t	77 days	696 kg
2024	41,061 t	12,807 t	101 days	686 kg
2025	39,910 t	12,448 t	97 days	649 kg

Technical efficiency: Not Applicable. Source: European Commission / EMSA THETIS-MRV (EU Regulation 2015/757). Covers voyages to, from and within the EU/EEA.

Port calls

Two kinds of evidence, kept apart: calls Voydar detected from the ship's AIS positions, and arrivals and departures published by port authorities and customs records.

Detected from AIS AIS-detected

Port	Arrived	Departed	Time in port
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ESLPA	Oct 4, 2026, 19:20 UTC	Oct 4, 2026, 20:17 UTC	57 min
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ESLPA	Oct 2, 2026, 07:05 UTC	Oct 2, 2026, 08:27 UTC	1 h 22 min
Morro del Jable ESCUT	Sep 29, 2026, 22:28 UTC	Sep 30, 2026, 05:42 UTC	7 h 15 min
Morro del Jable ESCUT	Sep 29, 2026, 11:11 UTC	Sep 29, 2026, 15:08 UTC	3 h 57 min
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ESLPA	Sep 28, 2026, 19:04 UTC	Sep 28, 2026, 20:16 UTC	1 h 12 min
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ESLPA	Sep 27, 2026, 13:15 UTC	Sep 27, 2026, 14:22 UTC	1 h 7 min
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ESLPA	Sep 26, 2026, 17:06 UTC	Sep 26, 2026, 18:18 UTC	1 h 13 min
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ESLPA	Sep 26, 2026, 08:37 UTC	Sep 26, 2026, 09:57 UTC	1 h 20 min
Morro del Jable ESCUT	Sep 25, 2026, 20:16 UTC	Sep 26, 2026, 06:39 UTC	10 h 22 min
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ESLPA	Sep 25, 2026, 17:12 UTC	Sep 25, 2026, 18:35 UTC	1 h 23 min
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ESLPA	Sep 25, 2026, 08:54 UTC	Sep 25, 2026, 10:23 UTC	1 h 28 min
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ESLPA	Sep 24, 2026, 08:33 UTC	Sep 24, 2026, 18:23 UTC	9 h 50 min

Detected by Voydar when the ship's AIS positions stayed slow inside a harbour area. Calls shorter than 30 minutes are not shown. Depends on AIS reception; detection started on June 8, 2026.

About Betancuria Express

Betancuria Express is a fast passenger and vehicle ferry operated by the Canary Islands ferry company Fred. Olsen Express on the route between Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura. It was built in 2011 by Austal in Perth, Western Australia as Leonora Christina for BornholmerFærgen.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Betancuria Express now?: Betancuria Express (High-speed craft, Spain flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 5, 2026, 18:04 UTC, under way at 30.9 kn, in the North Atlantic Ocean. The crew-entered destination was MJB/LPA/MJB (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 4, 2026, 18:51 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Betancuria Express?: Betancuria Express is a high-speed craft sailing under the flag of Spain, built in 2011 by Austal. The vessel is 112.6 m long with a beam of 27.5 m and has a gross tonnage of 10,371.
Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Betancuria Express?: Bornholmertrafikken A/S is recorded as Registered owner for Betancuria Express (source: Wikidata). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Betancuria Express?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Betancuria Express from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Betancuria Express. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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