Where is L'Atalante now?

L'Atalante (Other, France flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 4, 2026, 01:55 UTC, moored, near Brest (Bay of Biscay). The crew-entered destination was FRBES (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 4, 2026, 01:41 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is L'Atalante?

L'Atalante is a other sailing under the flag of France, built in 1990 by Ateliers et Chantiers du Havre. The vessel is 84.6 m long with a beam of 15.9 m and has a gross tonnage of 3,559.

Who is recorded as the owner or manager of L'Atalante?

IFREMER is recorded as Registered owner for L'Atalante (source: Wikidata). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for L'Atalante?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for L'Atalante from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for L'Atalante. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

L'Atalante

Other · France · built 1990 · AIS Class A

IMO8716071MMSI227222000Call signFNCMLast AIS position Oct 4, 2026, 01:55 UTC

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In short

L'Atalante (Other, France flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 4, 2026, 01:55 UTC, moored, near Brest (Bay of Biscay). Its crew-entered AIS destination is FRBES (Brest); its reported draught is 4.6 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 4, 2026, 01:41 UTC). Registered owner: IFREMER (source: Wikidata).

Vessel type: Other
Flag: France
Year built: 1990
Gross tonnage: 3,559
Size (length × beam): 85 m × 16 m
Registered owner: IFREMER

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Last reported position

received Oct 4, 2026, 01:55 UTC

Position: 48.3861° N, 4.459° W
Area: Bay of Biscay
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Moored
Speed: 0 kn
Course: 0°
Heading: —

48.3861° N, 4.459° W

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Identity & particulars

Name: L'Atalante
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 8716071
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 227222000
Call signWhat is a call sign?: FNCM
Flag: France
Vessel type: Other
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 3,559
Length overall: 84.6 m
Beam: 15.9 m
Year built: 1990

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Registered owner: IFREMER
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026
Builder: Ateliers et Chantiers du Havre
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Where is L'Atalante now?: L'Atalante (Other, France flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 4, 2026, 01:55 UTC, moored, near Brest (Bay of Biscay). The crew-entered destination was FRBES (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 4, 2026, 01:41 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is L'Atalante?: L'Atalante is a other sailing under the flag of France, built in 1990 by Ateliers et Chantiers du Havre. The vessel is 84.6 m long with a beam of 15.9 m and has a gross tonnage of 3,559.
Who is recorded as the owner or manager of L'Atalante?: IFREMER is recorded as Registered owner for L'Atalante (source: Wikidata). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for L'Atalante?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for L'Atalante from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for L'Atalante. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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