• Length overall: 11.98 m
• Beam: 4.60 m
• Draught: 1.40 m
• Gross tonnage: 15.17 UMS
• Diesel capacity: 2 x 1100 litres
• Fuel consumption: 20–80 lph
• Crew: 2
• Scientists, technicians and hydrographers: up to 10
• Average operating speed during passages and cruises: 10 knots
• Average speed during trials: 10 knots
• Range: 24 hours
• Construction: Mer &Design / Derover
• Owner: CNRS-INSU 
• Operator: INSU’s technical division
• Flag: France
• Type: Marine station oceanographic research vessel
• Call Sign: FAC 8862
• MMSI number: 227 35 67 30

The vessel is certified for category 3 (up to 20 miles from a safe haven) and the area around the BOUSSOLE buoy (43° 22’ N & 007° 54’ E).