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French Polynesia Flag Vessels

55 vessels registered under the French Polynesia flag

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French Polynesia Maritime Fleet Overview

French Polynesia has 55 registered vessels tracked on MarineRadar. The fleet primarily consists of Fishing (14), Cargo (11), Unknown (7), Passenger (6) and Sailing Vessel (6). Track all French Polynesia-flagged ships with live AIS positions and real-time maritime data.

Fishing14Cargo11Unknown7Passenger6Sailing Vessel6

About the French Polynesia Flag

Registry Authority

The French Polynesia ship registry is administered by the country's national maritime authority and operates within the framework of the major IMO conventions — SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, and MLC 2006 — that govern global commercial shipping. Ships flying the French Polynesia flag are subject to the registry's flag-state inspections and are tracked through the AIS network alongside every other internationally trading vessel.

Why Ships Register Here

Owners typically choose a national flag like French Polynesia for one of three reasons: domestic cabotage rules that reserve coastal trade for nationally flagged tonnage, government-cargo preferences that favour the home flag, or the simple operational advantage of being regulated by the same jurisdiction in which the company is headquartered. Quality flags also offer Port State Control benefits in the Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU, and US Qualship 21 frameworks.

Fleet Profile

French Polynesia-flagged tonnage on MarineRadar reflects the mix above — typically a combination of domestic coastal vessels, government-related fleet ships, and a smaller share of internationally trading commercial tonnage. The full vessel list below shows live AIS positions, vessel types, and identifiers for every active ship currently flying the French Polynesia flag.

Trade Routes

Most French Polynesia-flagged ships visible on MarineRadar today are operating on the country's domestic coastal trade and on regional routes that connect French Polynesia to its main trading partners. You can drill into any individual vessel to see its current position, recent voyages, destination, ETA, and historic AIS track for a complete picture of where the fleet actually sails.

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NATIATEA
MMSI 546026400·Cargo
2
VINI VINI XI
MMSI 546023800·Unknown
3
AITO NUI
MMSI 546000200·Tug
4
TAHITIAN TUNA
MMSI 546023400·Unknown
5
VAEARAI
MMSI 546023500·Passenger
6
LADY CHRIS 5
MMSI 546012900·Fishing
7
TE ATA O HIVA
MMSI 546020500·Passenger
8
RASDU
MMSI 546019740·Sailing Vessel
9
RAVAAI NUI 7
MMSI 546025900·Fishing
10
TAUATI FERRY
MMSI 546018300·Passenger
11
AITO NUI II
MMSI 546013570·Reserved
12
APETAHI EXPRESS
MMSI 546025200·Passenger
13
AREMITI 5
MMSI 546005000·High-Speed Craft
14
VINI VINI X
MMSI 546022300·Tug
15
LADY CHRIS 10
MMSI 546025100·Fishing
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VAITERE 2
MMSI 546026200·Cargo
17
RAVA'AI NUI II
MMSI 546006800·Fishing
18
TAPORO IX
MMSI 546012200·Other
19
ST X MARIS STELLA IV
MMSI 546011150·Cargo
20
PASODOBLE
MMSI 546023490·Sailing Vessel
21
ULYSSE ONE
MMSI 546022100·Unknown
22
RAVAAI NUI I
MMSI 546006100·Fishing
23
LADY CHRIS 6
MMSI 546021100·Other
24
TUAMARU
MMSI 546002500·Fishing
25
LADY CHRIS 9
MMSI 546023900·Fishing
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vessels are registered under the French Polynesia flag?+
55 vessels are currently tracked on MarineRadar with French Polynesia as their flag state. The fleet primarily consists of Fishing (14), Cargo (11), Unknown (7), Passenger (6) and Sailing Vessel (6). Each vessel transmits live AIS data covering position, speed, course, and voyage destination.
What types of ships fly the French Polynesia flag?+
The French Polynesia-flagged fleet on MarineRadar covers 5 principal vessel categories: Fishing (14), Cargo (11), Unknown (7), Passenger (6), Sailing Vessel (6). Each category is detailed on its own /vessel-type page with specifications and live tracking.
Who administers the French Polynesia ship registry?+
The French Polynesia ship registry is administered by the country's national maritime authority and operates within the framework of the major IMO conventions — SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, and MLC 2006 — that govern global commercial shipping. Ships flying the French Polynesia flag are subject to the registry's flag-state inspections and are tracked through the AIS network alongside every other internationally trading vessel.
Why do ships register under the French Polynesia flag?+
Owners typically choose a national flag like French Polynesia for one of three reasons: domestic cabotage rules that reserve coastal trade for nationally flagged tonnage, government-cargo preferences that favour the home flag, or the simple operational advantage of being regulated by the same jurisdiction in which the company is headquartered. Quality flags also offer Port State Control benefits in the Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU, and US Qualship 21 frameworks.
Where do French Polynesia-flagged vessels typically operate?+
Most French Polynesia-flagged ships visible on MarineRadar today are operating on the country's domestic coastal trade and on regional routes that connect French Polynesia to its main trading partners. You can drill into any individual vessel to see its current position, recent voyages, destination, ETA, and historic AIS track for a complete picture of where the fleet actually sails.
How can I track French Polynesia-flagged vessels in real time?+
You can track every French Polynesia-flagged vessel listed above by tapping its name to open the ship's detail page, where MarineRadar shows the live AIS position, recent track, voyage data, and nearby maritime traffic. The same data is available in the iOS and Android app, with notifications and saved-fleet support.