LE PONANT (IMO 8914219)
LE PONANT is a cruise ship built in 1991 and flying the flag of France; it is in its 35th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 92 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 1,491, and a length overall of 84 metres. LE PONANT's class history points to Bureau Veritas, with the last class renewal survey on 30 July 2022; the current class status is not confirmed. The vessel has been observed most often in the Mediterranean; Central America and the Gulf of Mexico; and West Africa (latest area report: July 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 August 2026.
- Type: Passenger (Cruise) Ship
- Flag: France
- Year built: 1991
- MMSI: 227186000
- Call sign: FGZZ
- Gross tonnage: 1491
- Deadweight: 92 t
- Length overall: 84 m
- Beam: 12 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 35 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 19/09/2001, Salerno (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 12/08/2026
- Registered owner: BRAMA SASU (France)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: PONANT (France)
- Last AIS position: 43°19.5′N · 005°21.5′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 11 October 2026 at 20:55 UTC
- Destination: Marseille (FR MRS)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is LE PONANT?
LE PONANT is a cruise ship built in 1991. It is in its 35th year of service.
What is the deadweight of LE PONANT?
LE PONANT has a deadweight of 92 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 1,491. It measures 84 metres overall.
What flag does LE PONANT fly?
LE PONANT flies the flag of France. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes LE PONANT?
LE PONANT's class history points to Bureau Veritas, with the last class renewal survey on 30 July 2022; the current class status is not confirmed.
How many port state control inspections has LE PONANT had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 August 2026. All-time records show 35 inspections since 1999 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 19 September 2001.
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