• Length overall: 12.59 m
• Beam: 4.70 m
• Draught: 2.40 m
• Gross tonnage: 24.98 RT
• Diesel capacity: 5 m³
• Fuel consumption: 40 lph
• Crew: 3
• Scientists, technicians and hydrographers: up to 12
• Average operating speed during passages and cruises: 10 knots
• Average speed during trials: 10 knots
• Range: 3 days
• Freshwater ballast: 200 litres and displacement 44 tonnes
• Construction: 1981, Blamengin
• Owner: CNRS-INSU
• Operator: INSU’s technical division
• Flag: France
• Type: Marine station oceanographic research vessel
• Call Sign: FS 4536
• MMSI number: 227 315 060

Complement

The vessel is certified for category 3 (up to 20 miles from a safe haven). Ship’s complement is as follows:

• Crew: 2
• Special personnel: 10
• Total: 12 people