Characteristics

  • Length overall: 84.6 m
  • Beam: 15.85 m
  • Draught: 5.05 m
  • Displacement: 3.550 tonnes
  • Gross tonnage: 3.559 UMS
  • Net tonnage: 1.067 UMS
  • Classification Bureau Veritas: I3/3E, open sea, ice II, AUT-PORT, oceanographic research
  • Stabilization: passive fuel tank
  • Crew: 17-30 depending on type of mission
  • Scientists and technicians: 30 
  • Average operating speed during passages and cruises: 10 knots
  • Construction: 1989, Ateliers et Chantiers du Havre
  • Owner: IFREMER
  • Flag: France
  • Type: oceanographic research vessel
  • Call sign: FNCM
  • MMSI number: 227 222 00
  • Registry number: BR 732996 K
  • IMO number: 8716071