• Length overall: 11.90 m
• Beam: 4.40 m
• Draught: 1.40 m
• Gross tonnage: 12.33 UMS
• Diesel capacity: 0.8 m³
• Fuel consumption: 15 lph
• Crew: 2
• Scientists, technicians and hydrographers: up to 17
• Average operating speed during passages and cruises: 9 knots
• Average speed during trials: 9 knots
• Range: 24 hrs
• Freshwater ballast: 0.15 m³
• Wastewater ballast: 0.15 m³
• Construction: 2005, Dubourdieu
• Owner: CNRS-INSU
• Operator: INSU’s technical division
• Flag: France
• Type: Marine station oceanographic research vessel
• Call Sign: FGE 3591
• MMSI number: 227 748 130

Complement

The vessel is certified category 5 (operation in sheltered waters). The vessel’s complement is as follows:

• For category 5 operation (in sheltered waters)
   Crew: 2
   Special personnel: 17
   Total: 19 people
• For category 4 operation (up to 5 miles from a safe haven)
   Crew: 2
   Special personnel: 6
   Total: 8 people