Technical spécifications

Characteristics Total Length: 33 meters
Beam: 6.50 meters
Draft: 2.80 meters
Hull: Steel and wood
Total weight with charge: 90 to 120 t

 
Propulsion Rigging - ketch fore-and-aft,
Total sail surface area: 400 m2
Motor: Baudoin 280 HP
Fuel reserve: 7,500 litres
Autonomy: 8,000 nautical miles

 
Energy & comfort Electric generator: 6 KVA
Potable water reserve: 2,000 litres
Fridges, freezers & gas stove

 
Exploration Equipment 1 semi-rigid Zodiacs 4.8 m 40 HP
GPS
1 diving air compressors (6 m3)
Gas cylinders, oxygen
Extensive diving equipment

 
Navigational Equipment

Navigation system (sounder, loch speedo, temperatures, wind vane, anemometer)
Digital maps and navigational software: Maxsea
GPS (fixed and portables)
Weather reception software
Radar
Hydraulic tiller
Computers and Communication
Fixed VHF, Portable VHF
Satellite telephone
Server (navigation, scientific data, audio-visual)

 
Passenger Crew Capacity Deck: 100 m2
Roof/Kitchen: 20 m2
Capacity: 22 people in total, Incl. 8 crew members (45 people on day trips)

 
Audio-visual and Multimedia

HD Cameras (shoulder and hand held)
Underwater cases / HID lighting
Underwater duplex communications system
Audio-visual editing station
Multimedia projection system (3 HD projectors), 15m/5m screen
Ocean-Dome, Photographic exhibition

 
Scientific Equipment

Equipment specific  to each mission

 
Security Distress beacon
Medical supplies and equipment
Security equipment