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SPIRIT OF FRANCE — Passenger · IMO 9533816

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World map showing the last known position of SPIRIT OF FRANCE at 50° 58.043' N, 1° 51.218' E
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SPIRIT OF FRANCE is currently moored in the North Sea, at 50.9674° N, 1.8536° E. It is sailing from DOVER to CALAIS with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 17:09 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 19:37 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
271.0°
/ 110°
Course / Heading
6.5 m
Static Draught
6.5 m
Current Draught

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United Kingdom flag
DOVERGBDVR
ATD
15:43 UTCSep 8, 2026
France flag
CALAISFRCQF
ETA
17:09 UTCSep 8, 2026
SPIRIT OF FRANCE

SPIRIT OF FRANCE

Identity

Passenger
Type
Cyprus flagCY
Flag
9533816
IMO Number
209490000
MMSI
5BDN5
Call Sign

Specifications

213 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
9,884 t
Deadweight
47,592 t
Gross Tonnage
30,400 kW
Engine Power
STX FINLAND RAUMA - RAUMA, FINLAND
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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Departure Port
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About SPIRIT OF FRANCE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SPIRIT OF FRANCE — Passenger

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 47,592 GT, and a dead weight of 9,884 tonnes, SPIRIT OF FRANCE is a passenger registered under the Cyprus flag. The vessel is owned by P&O FERRIES LTD, built by STX FINLAND RAUMA - RAUMA, FINLAND.

SPIRIT OF FRANCE route and voyage history

SPIRIT OF FRANCE is currently on a voyage from DOVER to CALAIS with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T17:09:00Z. The live route and current course of SPIRIT OF FRANCE are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass.

Vessel class and identifiers

SPIRIT OF FRANCE is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as SPIRIT OF FRANCE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger.

  • MMSI: 209490000
  • IMO: 9533816
  • Call sign: 5BDN5
  • Vessel type: Passenger
  • Flag state: Cyprus

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SPIRIT OF FRANCE right now?+
SPIRIT OF FRANCE is currently moored in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from DOVER to CALAIS with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 17:09 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.
What are the identifiers for SPIRIT OF FRANCE?+
SPIRIT OF FRANCE broadcasts MMSI 209490000 and is registered as IMO 9533816, with call sign 5BDN5. The MMSI is the radio identifier used by AIS; the IMO number stays with the ship for life and does not change with re-flagging or sale.
What type of ship is SPIRIT OF FRANCE?+
SPIRIT OF FRANCE is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the CY flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger and full CY flag list at /flag/cy.
How can I see the live position of SPIRIT OF FRANCE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SPIRIT OF FRANCE above, with current position, course, speed, and navigation status. Tap "View on map" to centre the live tracker on the vessel and watch its movement update in real time. The same data is available offline-friendly in the iOS and Android apps.
How often is SPIRIT OF FRANCE's position updated?+
AIS transponders broadcast position every 2 seconds when underway at high speed and up to every 3 minutes at anchor. The position you see refreshes whenever the ship is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass — typically seconds in coastal waters and minutes offshore.
What class is SPIRIT OF FRANCE?+
SPIRIT OF FRANCE is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a passenger, SPIRIT OF FRANCE sits in the same design class as the other passengers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full passenger directory at /vessel-type/passenger. SPIRIT OF FRANCE has a gross tonnage of 47,592 GT.

SPIRIT OF FRANCE — Key Facts

MMSI
209490000
IMO number
9533816
Call sign
5BDN5
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
CY
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
271.0°
Heading
110°
Last known position
50.9674°, 1.8536°
Destination
CALAIS
ETA
2026-09-08T17:09:00Z
Departure port
DOVER
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T15:43:00Z
Current draught
6.5 m
Maximum static draught
6.5 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
47592
Dead weight
9884 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T19:37:00Z