Where is Thalassa now?

Thalassa (Reserved, France flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 16:10 UTC, moored, near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin (English Channel). The crew-entered destination was FRCER (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 11:56 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Thalassa?

Thalassa is a reserved sailing under the flag of France, built in 1996. The vessel is 73.7 m long with a beam of 14.9 m and has a gross tonnage of 2,803.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Thalassa?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Thalassa 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 Thalassa. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Thalassa

Reserved · France · built 1996 · AIS Class A

IMO9070307MMSI227297000Call signFNFPLast AIS position Oct 3, 2026, 16:10 UTC

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In short

Thalassa (Reserved, France flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 16:10 UTC, moored, near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin (English Channel). Its crew-entered AIS destination is FRCER (Cherbourg-en-Cotentin); its reported draught is 6.2 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 11:56 UTC).

Vessel type: Reserved
Flag: France
Year built: 1996
Gross tonnage: 2,803
Size (length × beam): 74 m × 15 m
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Oct 3, 2026, 16:10 UTC

Position: 49.6466° N, 1.616° W
Area: English Channel
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Moored
Speed: 0 kn
Course: 178°
Heading: 352°

49.6466° N, 1.616° W

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Voydar detected no port call in the last 30 days.

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Identity & particulars

Name: Thalassa
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9070307
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 227297000
Call signWhat is a call sign?: FNFP
Flag: France
Vessel type: Reserved
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 2,803
Length overall: 73.7 m
Beam: 14.9 m
Year built: 1996

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Operator: IFREMER
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

About Thalassa

Thalassa is an oceanographic research vessel operated by the Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer (IFREMER), the French Institute for Research of the Exploitation of the Sea. Thalassa was launched in 1995 and commissioned to replace an eponymous ship of 1960.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Thalassa now?: Thalassa (Reserved, France flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 16:10 UTC, moored, near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin (English Channel). The crew-entered destination was FRCER (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 11:56 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Thalassa?: Thalassa is a reserved sailing under the flag of France, built in 1996. The vessel is 73.7 m long with a beam of 14.9 m and has a gross tonnage of 2,803.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Thalassa?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Thalassa 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 Thalassa. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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