POURQUOI PAS (IMO 9285548)
POURQUOI PAS is a Research Vessel built in 2005 and flying the France flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,250 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 7,854, and a length overall of 107 metres. This size and specification are characteristic of specialized research platforms. The vessel has been observed in West Europe and along the North America East Coast over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 27 June 2025.
- Type: Research Vessel
- Flag: France
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 228207600
- Call sign: FMCY
- Gross tonnage: 7854
- Deadweight: 1250 t
- Length overall: 107 m
- Beam: 20 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 15 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 27/06/2025
- Registered owner: FRANCE GOVT IFREMER (France)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: GENAVIR - GESTION DE NAVIRES (France)
- Last AIS position: 47°19.2′N · 009°9.8′W · Speed 8.8 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 22:44 UTC
- Destination: Brest (FR BES) · ETA 18 October 2026 at 06:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of POURQUOI PAS?
POURQUOI PAS is a Research Vessel. It was built in 2005 and is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the dimensions of POURQUOI PAS?
The vessel has a length overall of 107 metres. It also features a beam of 20 metres.
What is the deadweight tonnage of the vessel?
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,250 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 7,854.
How many PSC inspections has POURQUOI PAS undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 27 June 2025. All-time records show 15 inspections since 2007 and no detentions.
Where has POURQUOI PAS been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in West Europe and the North America East Coast. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas.
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