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MEABAN — Other · IMO 6604860

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MEABAN is currently under way in the Bay of Biscay, at 48.0971° N, 4.5594° W, making 8.8 knots on a course of 257°. It is sailing from DOUARNENEZ to CASTLETOWN BEARHAVEN with an ETA of 19 Oct 2026, 05:40 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 14:41 UTC.

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Engaged In Fishing
Current Navigational Status
8.8 kn
Speed
257.0°
/ 255°
Course / Heading
4.7 m
Static Draught
4.7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
13:29 UTCNov 7, 2026
ETA
05:40 UTCOct 19, 2026
MEABAN

MEABAN

Identity

Other
Type
France flagFR
Flag
6604860
IMO Number
227978000
MMSI
FTNU
Call Sign

Specifications

27 m × 6 m
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 MEABAN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MEABAN — Vessel

MEABAN is a maritime vessel registered under the France flag.

MEABAN route and voyage history

MEABAN is currently on a voyage from DOUARNENEZ to CASTLETOWN BEARHAVEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-19T05:40:00Z. The live route and current course of MEABAN 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 MEABAN can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above.

  • MMSI: 227978000
  • IMO: 6604860
  • Call sign: FTNU
  • Flag state: France

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MEABAN right now?

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MEABAN is currently under way in the Bay of Biscay, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from DOUARNENEZ to CASTLETOWN BEARHAVEN with an ETA of 19 Oct 2026, 05:40 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 MEABAN?

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MEABAN broadcasts MMSI 227978000 and is registered as IMO 6604860, with call sign FTNU. 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 MEABAN?

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MEABAN 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 MEABAN?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MEABAN 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 MEABAN'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 MEABAN?

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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.

MEABAN — Key Facts

MMSI
227978000
IMO number
6604860
Call sign
FTNU
Vessel type
Unknown
Flag state
FR
Navigation status
Engaged In Fishing
Current speed
8.8 knots
Course over ground
257.0°
Heading
255°
Last known position
48.0971°, -4.5594°
Destination
CASTLETOWN BEARHAVEN
ETA
2026-10-19T05:40:00Z
Departure port
DOUARNENEZ
Actual time of departure
2026-11-07T13:29:00Z
Current draught
4.7 m
Maximum static draught
4.7 m
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T14:41:19Z