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POURQUOI PAS — Dredger · IMO 9285548

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POURQUOI PAS is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 25.4977° N, 16.5935° W, making 10.3 knots on a course of 205°. It is sailing from LAS PALMAS to LAS PALMAS with an ETA of 7 Dec 2026, 12:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 17:54 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
10.3 kn
Speed
205.0°
/ 208°
Course / Heading
6.7 m
Static Draught
6.4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
22:37 UTCNov 7, 2026
ETA
12:00 UTCDec 7, 2026
POURQUOI PAS

POURQUOI PAS

Identity

Dredger
Type
France flagFR
Flag
9285548
IMO Number
228207600
MMSI
FMCY
Call Sign

Specifications

107 m × 20 m
Length × Breadth
2005-01-01
Year Built
1,250 t
Deadweight
7,854 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
STX FRANCE LORIENT SAS
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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About POURQUOI PAS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

POURQUOI PAS — Dredger

Built in 2005, with a gross tonnage of 7,854 GT, and a dead weight of 1,250 tonnes, POURQUOI PAS is a dredger registered under the France flag. The vessel is owned by FRANCE GOVERNMENT - PARIS, FRANCE, built by STX FRANCE LORIENT SAS.

POURQUOI PAS route and voyage history

POURQUOI PAS is currently on a voyage from LAS PALMAS to LAS PALMAS with an estimated arrival on 2026-12-07T12:00:00Z. The live route and current course of POURQUOI PAS 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

POURQUOI PAS is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as POURQUOI PAS can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full dredger fleet at /vessel-type/military-special.

  • MMSI: 228207600
  • IMO: 9285548
  • Call sign: FMCY
  • Vessel type: Dredger
  • Flag state: France

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is POURQUOI PAS right now?

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POURQUOI PAS is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from LAS PALMAS to LAS PALMAS with an ETA of 7 Dec 2026, 12:00 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 POURQUOI PAS?

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POURQUOI PAS broadcasts MMSI 228207600 and is registered as IMO 9285548, with call sign FMCY. 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 POURQUOI PAS?

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POURQUOI PAS is classified as a dredger vessel registered under the FR flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full dredger fleet at /vessel-type/military-special and full FR flag list at /flag/fr.

How can I see the live position of POURQUOI PAS?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from POURQUOI PAS 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 POURQUOI PAS'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 POURQUOI PAS?

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POURQUOI PAS is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a dredger, POURQUOI PAS sits in the same design class as the other dredgers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full dredger directory at /vessel-type/military-special. POURQUOI PAS has a gross tonnage of 7,854 GT.

POURQUOI PAS — Key Facts

MMSI
228207600
IMO number
9285548
Call sign
FMCY
Vessel type
Dredger
Flag state
FR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
10.3 knots
Course over ground
205.0°
Heading
208°
Last known position
25.4977°, -16.5935°
Destination
LAS PALMAS
ETA
2026-12-07T12:00:00Z
Departure port
LAS PALMAS
Actual time of departure
2026-11-07T22:37:00Z
Current draught
6.4 m
Maximum static draught
6.7 m
Year built
2005-01-01
Gross tonnage
7854
Dead weight
1250 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T17:54:00Z