Where is Côte d'Opale now?

Côte d'Opale (Ferry, France flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 09:54 UTC, under way at 13.4 kn, near Dover (English Channel). The crew-entered destination was CALAIS DOVER CALAIS (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 08:10 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Côte d'Opale?

Côte d'Opale is a ferry sailing under the flag of France, built in 2021 by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai). The vessel is 215 m long with a beam of 28 m and has a gross tonnage of 40,617.

Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Côte d'Opale?

DFDS A/S is recorded as ISM manager for Côte d'Opale (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions; reporting years 2024–2025). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Côte d'Opale?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Côte d'Opale 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 Côte d'Opale. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Côte d'Opale

Ferry · France · built 2021 · AIS Class A

IMO9858321MMSI228417600Call signFMQXLast AIS position Oct 3, 2026, 09:54 UTC

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In short

Côte d'Opale (Ferry, France flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 09:54 UTC, under way at 13.4 kn, near Dover (English Channel). Its crew-entered AIS destination is CALAIS DOVER CALAIS; its reported draught is 5.3 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 08:10 UTC). Its last detected port call was at Dover: arrived Oct 3, 2026, left Oct 3, 2026. ISM manager: DFDS A/S (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions, reporting years 2024–2025). It can carry up to 1,000 passengers (source: Wikidata).

Vessel type: Ferry
Flag: France
Year built: 2021
Gross tonnage: 40,617
Size (length × beam): 215 m × 28 m
ISM manager: DFDS A/S

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Last reported position

received Oct 3, 2026, 09:54 UTC

Position: 51.0855° N, 1.4142° E
Area: English Channel
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 13.4 kn
Course: 121°
Heading: 115°

51.0855° N, 1.4142° E

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Last 30 days: at least 12 port calls (Dover).

Port calls are detected by Voydar from AIS (at least 30 minutes slow inside a harbour area); see Port calls below.

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Identity & particulars

Name: Côte d'Opale
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9858321
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 228417600
Call signWhat is a call sign?: FMQX
Flag: France
Vessel type: Detailed type from WikidataFerry
AIS ship type: Passenger (hazardous cat. A)
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 40,617
Length overall: 215 m
Beam: 28 m
Year built: 2021
Passengers (maximum): Source: Wikidata, record Q109045576. Added to Voydar on September 23, 2026. Licence: CC0 1.0.1,000

A tag next to a value names the register that supplied it (hover or tap it for the record and date). Values without a tag come from the ship's own AIS broadcasts or from Wikidata. Position and identity are derived live from AIS.

Ownership & management

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ISM manager: DFDS A/S
Source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions · reporting years 2024–2025 · reported · confidence 0.9 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
Builder: China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

Timeline

Dated events for this ship from every source Voydar holds, newest first. Each line names its source; derived items say how they were derived.

Date	Event	Source
Oct 3, 2026, 09:50 UTC	Left DoverAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Oct 3, 2026, 08:39 UTC	Arrived at DoverAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Oct 3, 2026, 03:53 UTC	Left DoverAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Oct 3, 2026, 02:14 UTC	Arrived at DoverAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Oct 2, 2026, 03:49 UTC	Left DoverAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Oct 2, 2026, 02:25 UTC	Arrived at DoverAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)

Owner, operator and manager changes found by comparing yearly EU MRV reports are dated to the reporting year ("during 2025"), not to a day. Port calls here are the most recent only; the full lists are further down.

Emissions & fuel consumption

Independently verified annual figures reported under the EU MRV regulation — public environmental data the incumbents don't surface.

Year	CO₂ emitted	Fuel burned	Time at sea	CO₂ / n mile
2021	17,370 t	5,576 t	90 days	570 kg
2022	44,109 t	14,164 t	201 days	597 kg
2023	37,399 t	11,868 t	197 days	558 kg
2024	33,702 t	10,694 t	194 days	536 kg
2025	33,948 t	10,893 t	204 days	518 kg

Technical efficiency: EEXI (19.74 gCO₂/t·nm). Source: European Commission / EMSA THETIS-MRV (EU Regulation 2015/757). Covers voyages to, from and within the EU/EEA.

Port calls

Two kinds of evidence, kept apart: calls Voydar detected from the ship's AIS positions, and arrivals and departures published by port authorities and customs records.

Detected from AIS AIS-detected

Port	Arrived	Departed	Time in port
Dover GBDVR	Oct 3, 2026, 08:39 UTC	Oct 3, 2026, 09:50 UTC	1 h 11 min
Dover GBDVR	Oct 3, 2026, 02:14 UTC	Oct 3, 2026, 03:53 UTC	1 h 39 min
Dover GBDVR	Oct 2, 2026, 02:25 UTC	Oct 2, 2026, 03:49 UTC	1 h 24 min
Dover GBDVR	Oct 1, 2026, 19:12 UTC	Oct 1, 2026, 20:36 UTC	1 h 23 min
Dover GBDVR	Oct 1, 2026, 02:26 UTC	Oct 1, 2026, 03:47 UTC	1 h 21 min
Dover GBDVR	Sep 30, 2026, 19:18 UTC	Sep 30, 2026, 20:18 UTC	1 h 0 min
Dover GBDVR	Sep 30, 2026, 02:17 UTC	Sep 30, 2026, 03:46 UTC	1 h 30 min
Dover GBDVR	Sep 29, 2026, 19:23 UTC	Sep 29, 2026, 20:32 UTC	1 h 9 min
Dover GBDVR	Sep 29, 2026, 08:35 UTC	Sep 29, 2026, 10:03 UTC	1 h 28 min
Dover GBDVR	Sep 26, 2026, 13:58 UTC	Sep 26, 2026, 15:08 UTC	1 h 10 min
Dover GBDVR	Sep 26, 2026, 02:23 UTC	Sep 26, 2026, 03:49 UTC	1 h 27 min
Dover GBDVR	Sep 25, 2026, 19:12 UTC	Sep 25, 2026, 20:10 UTC	58 min

Detected by Voydar when the ship's AIS positions stayed slow inside a harbour area. Calls shorter than 30 minutes are not shown. Depends on AIS reception; detection started on June 8, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Côte d'Opale now?: Côte d'Opale (Ferry, France flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 09:54 UTC, under way at 13.4 kn, near Dover (English Channel). The crew-entered destination was CALAIS DOVER CALAIS (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 08:10 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Côte d'Opale?: Côte d'Opale is a ferry sailing under the flag of France, built in 2021 by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai). The vessel is 215 m long with a beam of 28 m and has a gross tonnage of 40,617.
Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Côte d'Opale?: DFDS A/S is recorded as ISM manager for Côte d'Opale (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions; reporting years 2024–2025). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Côte d'Opale?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Côte d'Opale 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 Côte d'Opale. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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