LE BARON

LE BARON (IMO: 8732489) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the France flag. It has an overall length of 75 feets and a beam of 20 feets.

Vessel Profile

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 227436000
• IMO: 8732489
• Call Sign: FKDH
• Flag State: France
• Vessel Type: Patrol Vessel
• AIS Type: Law Enforcement

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 290 GT
• Length Overall: 44 meters
• Beam: 8 meters
• Draft: 2.8 meters
• Hull Material: Steel
• Year Built: 1991

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel mechanical
• Engine Configuration: Twin screw
• Service Speed: 12 knots
• Maximum Speed: 15 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Socarenam
• Build Country: France
• Year Delivered: 1991

Owner / Operator

• Owner: French Republic
• Operator: Affaires Maritimes (French Maritime Affairs)
• Management: French Ministry of the Sea

Operating Region

• Primary Region: French coastal and EEZ waters
• Operational Area: Atlantic coast of France, Bay of Biscay, and adjacent maritime zones
• Port of Registry: France

Vessel Description

LE BARON is a French state-owned patrol vessel operated by Affaires Maritimes, the maritime authority responsible for enforcement of maritime regulations in French waters. The vessel is deployed for maritime surveillance, fisheries control, safety inspections, and enforcement operations along the French Atlantic coastline and within the French Exclusive Economic Zone. As a law enforcement asset, the vessel supports customs coordination, search and rescue operations, and the enforcement of maritime safety regulations. The vessel operates under the authority of the French Ministry responsible for maritime affairs and represents a key component of France's coastal patrol and maritime surveillance capability.