Where is Pionnier now?

Pionnier (Search and rescue vessel, France flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 12:02 UTC, moored, near Toulon (Mediterranean Sea). The crew-entered destination was FRENCH STATE ORDER (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 12:07 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Pionnier?

Pionnier is a search and rescue vessel sailing under the flag of France, built in 2002 by Orskov Yard. The vessel is 73.6 m long with a beam of 16.8 m and has a gross tonnage of 2,642.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Pionnier?

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

Pionnier

Search and rescue vessel · France · built 2002 · AIS Class A

IMO9239757MMSI228382600Call signFLYBLast AIS position Oct 3, 2026, 12:02 UTC

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In short

Pionnier (Search and rescue vessel, France flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 12:02 UTC, moored, near Toulon (Mediterranean Sea). Its crew-entered AIS destination is FRENCH STATE ORDER; its reported draught is 5.9 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 12:07 UTC).

Vessel type: Search and rescue vessel
Flag: France
Year built: 2002
Gross tonnage: 2,642
Size (length × beam): 74 m × 17 m
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Oct 3, 2026, 12:02 UTC

Position: 43.1226° N, 5.9229° E
Area: Mediterranean Sea
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Moored
Speed: 0 kn
Course: 305°
Heading: —

43.1226° N, 5.9229° E

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Voydar detected no port call in the last 30 days.

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Identity & particulars

Name: Pionnier
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9239757
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 228382600
Call signWhat is a call sign?: FLYB
Flag: France
Vessel type: Search and rescue vessel
AIS ship type: Search and rescue
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 2,642
Deadweight (DWT): Source: Wikidata, record Q115257791. Added to Voydar on September 23, 2026. Licence: CC0 1.0.2,000 t
Length overall: 73.6 m
Beam: 16.8 m
Year built: 2002

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Builder: Orskov Yard
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Where is Pionnier now?: Pionnier (Search and rescue vessel, France flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 12:02 UTC, moored, near Toulon (Mediterranean Sea). The crew-entered destination was FRENCH STATE ORDER (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 12:07 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Pionnier?: Pionnier is a search and rescue vessel sailing under the flag of France, built in 2002 by Orskov Yard. The vessel is 73.6 m long with a beam of 16.8 m and has a gross tonnage of 2,642.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Pionnier?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Pionnier 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 Pionnier. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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