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PAPILLON — Sailing Vessel · MMSI 227255780

FRClass B
World map showing the last known position of PAPILLON at 46° 41.127' N, 1° 57.747' W
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

PAPILLON has not broadcast an AIS position for 17 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Bay of Biscay, at 46.6854° N, 1.9625° W, on 22 Aug 2026, 14:11 UTC. It was sailing from SAINT GILLES CROIX D to SAINT GILLES CROIX D.

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Class B
Current Navigational Status
4.3 kn
Speed
48.0°
/ ---
Course / Heading
---
Static Draught
2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

SAINT GILLES CROIX D
ATD
13:17 UTCAug 22, 2026
SAINT GILLES CROIX D
ETA
04:53 UTCAug 14, 2026
PAPILLON

PAPILLON

Identity

Sailing Vessel
Type
France flagFR
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
227255780
MMSI
N/A
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About PAPILLON

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

PAPILLON — Sailing Vessel

PAPILLON is a sailing vessel registered under the France flag.

PAPILLON route and voyage history

PAPILLON is currently on a voyage from SAINT GILLES CROIX D to SAINT GILLES CROIX D with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-14T04:53:00Z. The live route and current course of PAPILLON 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 PAPILLON can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full sailing vessel fleet at /vessel-type/yacht.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is PAPILLON right now?+
PAPILLON has not broadcast an AIS position for 17 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Bay of Biscay, on 22 Aug 2026, 14:11 UTC. It was sailing from SAINT GILLES CROIX D to SAINT GILLES CROIX D. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for PAPILLON?+
PAPILLON broadcasts MMSI 227255780. 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 PAPILLON?+
PAPILLON is classified as a sailing vessel vessel registered under the FR flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full sailing vessel fleet at /vessel-type/yacht and full FR flag list at /flag/fr.
How can I see the live position of PAPILLON?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from PAPILLON 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 PAPILLON'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 PAPILLON?+
As a sailing vessel, PAPILLON sits in the same design class as the other sailing vessels listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full sailing vessel directory at /vessel-type/yacht.

PAPILLON — Key Facts

MMSI
227255780
Vessel type
Sailing Vessel
Flag state
FR
Navigation status
Class B
Current speed
4.3 knots
Course over ground
48.0°
Last known position
46.6854°, -1.9625°
Destination
SAINT GILLES CROIX D
ETA
2026-08-14T04:53:00Z
Departure port
SAINT GILLES CROIX D
Actual time of departure
2026-08-22T13:17:00Z
Current draught
2 m
AIS last updated
2026-08-22T14:11:00Z