• Length overall: 11.94 m
• Beam: 5.30 m
• Draught: 2.10 m
• Gross tonnage: 32.62 RT
• Diesel capacity: 3 m³ 
• Fuel consumption: 22 lph
• Crew: 2
• Scientists, technicians and hydrographers: up to 8
• Average operating speed during passages and cruises: 9 knots
• Average speed during trials: 9 knots
• Range: 4 days
• Freshwater ballast: 0.35 m³
• Wastewater ballast: 0.15 m³
• Construction: 2008, Plasti Peche
• Owner: CNRS-INSU
• Operator: INSU’s technical division
• Flag: France
• Type: Marine station oceanographic research vessel
• Call Sign: FGG 2872
• MMSI number: 227 786 490

Complement

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

• For category 4 operation (up to 5 miles from a safe haven)
   Crew: 2
   Special personnel: 12
   Total: 14 people
• For category 3 operation (up to 20 miles from a safe haven and for trips under 24 hours)
   Crew: 2
   Special personnel: 6
   Total: 8 people
• For category 3 operation (up to 20 miles from a safe haven and for trips under 48 hours)
   Crew: 3
   Special personnel: 6
   Total: 9