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FRENCH WARSHIP — Military Ops · MMSI 228000000

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World map showing the last known position of FRENCH WARSHIP at 49° 10.444' N, 2° 43.791' W
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FRENCH WARSHIP is currently under way in the English Channel, at 49.1741° N, 2.7298° W, making 8.1 knots on a course of 320°. It is sailing from CARDIFF to AVONMOUTH ANCH with an ETA of 4 Sep 2026, 09:29 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:07 UTC.

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
8.1 kn
Speed
320.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
4.8 m
Static Draught
4.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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CARDIFFGBCDF
ATD
14:34 UTCSep 4, 2026
ETA
09:29 UTCSep 4, 2026
FRENCH WARSHIP

FRENCH WARSHIP

Identity

Military Ops
Type
France flagFR
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
228000000
MMSI
FAAA
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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Flag State
All FR-flagged vessels
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Departure Port
Port of CARDIFF
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for CARDIFF (GBCDF).
Destination Port
Port of AVONMOUTH ANCH
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for AVONMOUTH ANCH (FRSET).

About FRENCH WARSHIP

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

FRENCH WARSHIP — Military Ops

FRENCH WARSHIP is a military ops registered under the France flag.

FRENCH WARSHIP route and voyage history

FRENCH WARSHIP is currently on a voyage from CARDIFF to AVONMOUTH ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-04T09:29:00Z. The live route and current course of FRENCH WARSHIP 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 FRENCH WARSHIP can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full military ops fleet at /vessel-type/military-special.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is FRENCH WARSHIP right now?+
FRENCH WARSHIP is currently under way in the English Channel, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from CARDIFF to AVONMOUTH ANCH with an ETA of 4 Sep 2026, 09:29 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 FRENCH WARSHIP?+
FRENCH WARSHIP broadcasts MMSI 228000000, with call sign FAAA. 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 FRENCH WARSHIP?+
FRENCH WARSHIP is classified as a military ops vessel registered under the FR flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full military ops fleet at /vessel-type/military-special and full FR flag list at /flag/fr.
How can I see the live position of FRENCH WARSHIP?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from FRENCH WARSHIP 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 FRENCH WARSHIP'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 FRENCH WARSHIP?+
As a military ops, FRENCH WARSHIP sits in the same design class as the other military opss listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full military ops directory at /vessel-type/military-special.

FRENCH WARSHIP — Key Facts

MMSI
228000000
Call sign
FAAA
Vessel type
Military Ops
Flag state
FR
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
8.1 knots
Course over ground
320.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
49.1741°, -2.7298°
Destination
AVONMOUTH ANCH
ETA
2026-09-04T09:29:00Z
Departure port
CARDIFF
Actual time of departure
2026-09-04T14:34:00Z
Current draught
4.5 m
Maximum static draught
4.8 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:07:13Z