LEONARD J COWLEY
- Vessel Type: Port
- MMSI: 316034000
- IMO: 8320494
- Call sign: CG2959
LEONARD J COWLEY (IMO: 8320494) is a Port vessel sailing under the Canada flag. It has an overall length of 236 feets and a beam of 46 feets.
LEONARD J COWLEY position reported at 05/07/2026 03:58:58 UTC:
Latitude: -52.706218, Longitude -52.706218 longitude
Visited ports: St Johns
LEONARD J. COWLEY
Vessel Identification
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Leonard J. Cowley |
| MMSI | 316034000 |
| IMO Number | 8320494 |
| Call Sign | CG2959 |
| Flag State | Canada |
| Vessel Type | Fisheries Patrol Vessel / Offshore Science Vessel |
| Official Number | 810509 |
Specifications
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Length Overall | 68.1 m (223 ft) |
| Beam | 14.4 m |
| Draft | 5.1 m |
| Gross Tonnage | 2,122 GT |
| Deadweight | Approx. 500 DWT |
| Year Built | 1984 |
Propulsion
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Propulsion Type | Diesel-Electric |
| Engine Configuration | Twin screw |
| Propeller Type | Controllable pitch propellers |
| Speed (Service) | Approx. 14 knots |
| Endurance | Extended offshore capability |
Shipyard
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Builder | Marine Industries Limited (MIL) |
| Build Location | Sorel, Quebec, Canada |
| Year Delivered | 1984 |
Owner / Operator
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Owner | Government of Canada |
| Operator | Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) / Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) |
| Home Port | St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Fleet | Canadian Coast Guard Fleet |
Navigation / Communications Equipment
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| AIS Class | Class A (SOLAS compliant) |
| Navigation Systems | GMDSS equipped |
| Communication Systems | Marine VHF Radio, MF/HF Radio |
| Positioning | GPS / DGPS Navigation |
Operating Region
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Primary Region | Northwest Atlantic Ocean |
| Area of Operation | Grand Banks, Flemish Cap, Labrador Sea, NAFO Regulatory Area |
| Operational Zone | Canadian EEZ and international waters of the Northwest Atlantic |
| Regional Responsibility | Newfoundland and Labrador Region |
Vessel Description
The CCGS Leonard J. Cowley is a Canadian Coast Guard fisheries patrol and offshore science vessel operating primarily in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean. Named after Leonard John Cowley, a prominent Newfoundland fisheries official, the vessel serves a dual mandate of fisheries enforcement and scientific research in support of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) programs.
The vessel is deployed extensively on the Grand Banks and Flemish Cap, conducting surveillance and enforcement activities within the NAFO (Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization) Regulatory Area, monitoring both Canadian and foreign fishing vessels for compliance with fisheries conservation and management measures.
In its science support role, the Leonard J. Cowley conducts groundfish surveys, ecosystem assessments, and oceanographic sampling missions that contribute to stock assessments for key commercial species including cod, shrimp, and redfish. The vessel is equipped with scientific survey equipment suited to deep-water trawl surveys and biological sampling operations.
Operating out of St. John's, Newfoundland, the vessel is a critical asset for Canadian sovereignty and fisheries management in one of the world's most historically significant fishing grounds. Its diesel-electric propulsion system and ice-strengthened hull allow operations in the challenging North Atlantic environment year-round.
Data sourced from publicly available maritime registries, Transport Canada records, DFO fleet documentation, and AIS databases. All figures represent best available verified public information.
| Port | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ST JOHNS | Port | 5/6/2026 |