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MELVAN — Passenger · IMO 8747056

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World map showing the last known position of MELVAN at 47° 20.632' N, 2° 52.558' W
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MELVAN was last reported in the Bay of Biscay, at 47.3439° N, 2.8760° W.

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MELVAN

MELVAN

Identity

Passenger
Type
France flagFR
Flag
8747056
IMO Number
227051790
MMSI
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About MELVAN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MELVAN — Passenger

MELVAN is a passenger registered under the France flag.

MELVAN route and voyage history

The most recent AIS broadcast from MELVAN is shown on the live map above. The live route and current course of MELVAN 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

Vessels in the same class as MELVAN can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MELVAN right now?+
MELVAN was last reported in the Bay of Biscay. 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 MELVAN?+
MELVAN broadcasts MMSI 227051790 and is registered as IMO 8747056. 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 MELVAN?+
MELVAN is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the FR 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 FR flag list at /flag/fr.
How can I see the live position of MELVAN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MELVAN 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 MELVAN'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 MELVAN?+
As a passenger, MELVAN 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.

MELVAN — Key Facts

MMSI
227051790
IMO number
8747056
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
FR
Current speed
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Course over ground
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Last known position
47.3439°, -2.8760°