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RENE DESCARTES — Other · IMO 9248100

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RENE DESCARTES was last reported under way in the North Pacific Ocean, at 30.0089° N, 177.5033° E, on 6 Nov 2026, 09:53 UTC. It was sailing from BUSAN to HONOLULU with an ETA of 18 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
3.5 kn
Speed
128.0°
/ 110°
Course / Heading
6.2 m
Static Draught
6.8 m
Current Draught

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ATD
23:18 UTCOct 25, 2026
ETA
17:00 UTCNov 18, 2026
RENE DESCARTES

RENE DESCARTES

Identity

Other
Type
France flagFR
Flag
9248100
IMO Number
226291000
MMSI
FNWZ
Call Sign

Specifications

144 m × 22 m
Length × Breadth
2002-01-01
Year Built
8,208 t
Deadweight
13,864 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
HANJIN HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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About RENE DESCARTES

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

RENE DESCARTES — Vessel

Built in 2002, with a gross tonnage of 13,864 GT, and a dead weight of 8,208 tonnes, RENE DESCARTES is a maritime vessel registered under the France flag. The vessel is owned by ORANGE MARINE - PUTEAUX, FRANCE, built by HANJIN HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA.

RENE DESCARTES route and voyage history

RENE DESCARTES is currently on a voyage from BUSAN to HONOLULU with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-18T17:00:00Z. The live route and current course of RENE DESCARTES 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

RENE DESCARTES is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as RENE DESCARTES can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above.

  • MMSI: 226291000
  • IMO: 9248100
  • Call sign: FNWZ
  • Flag state: France

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is RENE DESCARTES right now?

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RENE DESCARTES was last reported under way in the North Pacific Ocean, on 6 Nov 2026, 09:53 UTC. It was sailing from BUSAN to HONOLULU with an ETA of 18 Nov 2026, 17:00 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 RENE DESCARTES?

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RENE DESCARTES broadcasts MMSI 226291000 and is registered as IMO 9248100, with call sign FNWZ. 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 RENE DESCARTES?

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RENE DESCARTES is a maritime vessel registered under the FR flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder and full FR flag list at /flag/fr.

How can I see the live position of RENE DESCARTES?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from RENE DESCARTES 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 RENE DESCARTES's position updated?

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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 RENE DESCARTES?

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RENE DESCARTES is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. The vessel's design class is inferred from its dimensions, gross tonnage and dead weight, all of which are listed in the Identity and Specifications panels on the vessel page. RENE DESCARTES has a gross tonnage of 13,864 GT.

RENE DESCARTES — Key Facts

MMSI
226291000
IMO number
9248100
Call sign
FNWZ
Vessel type
Unknown
Flag state
FR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
3.5 knots
Course over ground
128.0°
Heading
110°
Last known position
30.0089°, 177.5033°
Destination
HONOLULU
ETA
2026-11-18T17:00:00Z
Departure port
BUSAN
Actual time of departure
2026-10-25T23:18:00Z
Current draught
6.8 m
Maximum static draught
6.2 m
Year built
2002-01-01
Gross tonnage
13864
Dead weight
8208 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T09:53:17Z