Characteristics
- Length overall: 107.60 m
- Beam: 20 m
- Draught: 6.90 m
- Displacement: 6600 tonnes
- Gross tonnage: 7854 UMS
- Net tonnage: 2356 UMS
- Bureau Veritas classification: Class 1, special service, deep sea, ALP, ALM, ALS, AUT-IMS, AUT - PORT, SYS-NEQ-1, DYNAPOS AM/AT R, COMF-G1.
- Stabilization: flume tank, capacity 49 m3
- Crew: 17–33
- Scientists and technicians: 40 max
- Maximum number of people aboard: 75
- Average operating speed during passages and cruises: 11 knots
- Maximum speed: 14.5 knots
- Range: 64 days at 11 knots
- Construction: 2005, Alstom Leroux Naval, Saint Nazaire
- Owner: IFREMER
- Operator: Genavir
- Flag: France
- Type: Deep-sea oceanographic research vessel.
- Call Sign: FMCY
- MMSI number: 228 207 600
- Registry number: BR 925 375
- IMO number: 9285548