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VANUATUSailing Vessel · MMSI 228216210

FRClass B
World map showing the last known position of VANUATU at 47° 46.241' N, 3° 36.549' W
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Current PositionLive

VANUATU is currently positioned in the Bay of Biscay, at 47.7707° N, 3.6091° W. It is sailing from GROIX to GROIX with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 15:51 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 21:52 UTC.

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Class B
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
360.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
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Static Draught
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Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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GROIXFRG2X
ATD
14:42 UTCSep 8, 2026
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GROIXFRG2X
ETA
15:51 UTCSep 7, 2026
VANUATU

VANUATU

Identity

Sailing Vessel
Type
France flagFR
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
228216210
MMSI
N/A
Call Sign

Specifications

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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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Departure Port
Port of GROIX
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About VANUATU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VANUATU — Sailing Vessel

VANUATU is a sailing vessel registered under the France flag.

VANUATU route and voyage history

VANUATU is currently on a voyage from GROIX to GROIX with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T15:51:00Z. The live route and current course of VANUATU 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 VANUATU 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 VANUATU right now?+
VANUATU is currently in the Bay of Biscay. It is sailing from GROIX to GROIX with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 15:51 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 VANUATU?+
VANUATU broadcasts MMSI 228216210. 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 VANUATU?+
VANUATU 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 VANUATU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VANUATU 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 VANUATU'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 VANUATU?+
As a sailing vessel, VANUATU 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.

VANUATU — Key Facts

MMSI
228216210
Vessel type
Sailing Vessel
Flag state
FR
Navigation status
Class B
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
360.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
47.7707°, -3.6091°
Destination
GROIX
ETA
2026-09-07T15:51:00Z
Departure port
GROIX
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T14:42:00Z
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T21:52:14Z