Detailed characteristics

  • Length overall: 10.16 m
  • Beam: 2.70 m
  • Draught: 0.845 m
  • Displacement: 4.5 tonnes
  • Gross tonnage: 6.28 RT
  • Diesel capacity: 2 x 170 litres
  • Fuel consumption:
    • 16 lph at 10 knots
    • 33 lph at 20 knots
    • 27 lph at 16 knots
  • Crew: 2 (skipper & electronics engineer)
  • Scientists, technicians and hydrographers: up to 2
  • Average operating speed during passages and cruises: 16 knots
  • Average speed while working: 6 knots
  • Range: 2 days at 16 knots
  • Freshwater ballast: 40 litres
  • Classification: category 3
  • Construction: 2007
  • Builder: Finistérienne de Réparation et de Construction Navale (FCRN)
  • Owner: IFREMER
  • Operator: Genavir
  • Flag: France
  • Type: Coastal oceanographic research vessel.
  • Call Sign: FGF 5958
  • MMSI number: 227 735 650

Scientific Equipment

Deck Equipment

Winch, electric cable winch, WLL 40 kg

  • Radar, FURUNO 
  • Electromagnetic log, CS 4500
  • Magnetic compass, Avengle
  • Automatic pilot, Furuno
  • Inertial navigation system, iXsea
  • GPS receiver 
  • Electronic charts, OLEX
  • Main engine: Volvo Penta D4-225 (165 kW)
  • Emergency engine: Suzuki DF25 (20 kW)
  • Generator: Whisper Generator 8 Ultra (8 kVA)
  • VHF, ICOM
  • Email, 3G
  • Wind vane and anemometer