• Length overall: 16.10 m
• Beam: 6 m
• Draught: 2.70 m
• Gross tonnage: 164 UMS
• Net tonnage: 40.71 RT
• Diesel capacity: 5 m3
• Fuel consumption: 25 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: 4 days
• Freshwater ballast: 1.2 m3
• Construction: 2003, Bernard
• Owner: CNRS-INSU
• Operator: INSU’s technical division
• Flag: France
• Type: Marine station oceanographic research vessel
• Call Sign: FWAK
• MMSI number: 228 185 900

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