Where is P&O Pioneer now?

P&O Pioneer (Ferry, Cyprus flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 6, 2026, 16:43 UTC, under way at 3.7 kn, near Dover (English Channel). The crew-entered destination was DOV-CAL-DOV (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 6, 2026, 16:09 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is P&O Pioneer?

P&O Pioneer is a ferry sailing under the flag of Cyprus, built in 2023 by CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering Company.

Who is recorded as the owner or manager of P&O Pioneer?

P&O Ferries Holdings Ltd is recorded as ISM manager for P&O Pioneer (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 P&O Pioneer?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for P&O Pioneer 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 P&O Pioneer. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

P&O Pioneer

Ferry · Cyprus · built 2023 · AIS Class A

IMO9895161MMSI210385000Call sign5BYK5Last AIS position Oct 6, 2026, 16:43 UTC

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In short

P&O Pioneer (Ferry, Cyprus flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 6, 2026, 16:43 UTC, under way at 3.7 kn, near Dover (English Channel). Its crew-entered AIS destination is DOV-CAL-DOV, with an ETA of Oct 6, 2026, 00:00 UTC; its reported draught is 6.6 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 6, 2026, 16:09 UTC). ISM manager: P&O Ferries Holdings Ltd (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions, reporting years 2024–2025).

Current voyage: from Calais (departed Oct 6, 2026, 15:50 UTC) to DOV-CAL-DOV

Vessel type: Ferry
Flag: Cyprus
Year built: 2023
Gross tonnage: —
Size (length × beam): —
ISM manager: P&O Ferries Holdings Ltd

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Last reported position

received Oct 6, 2026, 16:43 UTC

Position: 51.1215° N, 1.3355° E
Area: English Channel
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 3.7 kn
Course: 301°
Heading: 315°

51.1215° N, 1.3355° E

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Last 30 days: at least 12 port calls (Calais and 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: P&O Pioneer
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9895161
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 210385000
Call signWhat is a call sign?: 5BYK5
Flag: Cyprus
Vessel type: Detailed type from EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissionsFerry
AIS ship type: Passenger
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: —
Length overall: —
Beam: —
Year built: 2023

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

Each line shows where the fact comes from. Links backed by an identifier point to the company page.

Operator: P&O Ferries
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026
ISM manager: P&O Ferries Holdings Ltd
Source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions · reporting years 2024–2025 · reported · confidence 0.9 · retrieved Oct 5, 2026
Builder: CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering Company
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 6, 2026, 15:50 UTC	Left CalaisAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Oct 6, 2026, 14:09 UTC	Arrived at CalaisAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Oct 6, 2026, 12:41 UTC	Left DoverAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Oct 6, 2026, 11:37 UTC	Arrived at DoverAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Oct 6, 2026, 07:22 UTC	Left DoverAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Oct 6, 2026, 05:47 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
2024	33,580 t	10,657 t	193 days	585 kg
2025	32,536 t	10,324 t	209 days	528 kg

Technical efficiency: Not Applicable. 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
Calais FRCQF	Oct 6, 2026, 14:09 UTC	Oct 6, 2026, 15:50 UTC	1 h 42 min
Dover GBDVR	Oct 6, 2026, 11:37 UTC	Oct 6, 2026, 12:41 UTC	1 h 3 min
Dover GBDVR	Oct 6, 2026, 05:47 UTC	Oct 6, 2026, 07:22 UTC	1 h 35 min
Dover GBDVR	Oct 5, 2026, 21:44 UTC	Oct 5, 2026, 22:56 UTC	1 h 13 min
Calais FRCQF	Oct 5, 2026, 19:12 UTC	Oct 5, 2026, 20:31 UTC	1 h 19 min
Dover GBDVR	Oct 5, 2026, 16:39 UTC	Oct 5, 2026, 17:59 UTC	1 h 20 min
Dover GBDVR	Oct 5, 2026, 11:28 UTC	Oct 5, 2026, 12:41 UTC	1 h 13 min
Calais FRCQF	Oct 5, 2026, 08:41 UTC	Oct 5, 2026, 10:14 UTC	1 h 33 min
Dover GBDVR	Oct 5, 2026, 05:43 UTC	Oct 5, 2026, 07:21 UTC	1 h 38 min
Calais FRCQF	Oct 5, 2026, 00:30 UTC	Oct 5, 2026, 04:23 UTC	3 h 54 min
Dover GBDVR	Oct 4, 2026, 21:59 UTC	Oct 4, 2026, 22:52 UTC	54 min
Calais FRCQF	Oct 4, 2026, 19:08 UTC	Oct 4, 2026, 20:43 UTC	1 h 35 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.

About P&O Pioneer

P&O Pioneer is a roll-on/roll-off hybrid ferry operated by P&O Ferries across the English Channel between Dover and Calais.

Summary from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA.

Frequently asked questions

Where is P&O Pioneer now?: P&O Pioneer (Ferry, Cyprus flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 6, 2026, 16:43 UTC, under way at 3.7 kn, near Dover (English Channel). The crew-entered destination was DOV-CAL-DOV (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 6, 2026, 16:09 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is P&O Pioneer?: P&O Pioneer is a ferry sailing under the flag of Cyprus, built in 2023 by CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering Company.
Who is recorded as the owner or manager of P&O Pioneer?: P&O Ferries Holdings Ltd is recorded as ISM manager for P&O Pioneer (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 P&O Pioneer?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for P&O Pioneer 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 P&O Pioneer. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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