DESCARTES

DESCARTES (IMO: 8355164) sailing under the Panama flag. It has an overall length of 361 feets and a beam of 62 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 352003194
• IMO Number: 8355164
• Call Sign: 3E6060
• Flag State: Panama
• Vessel Type: Research/Survey Vessel

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 1,218 GT
• Deadweight: 600 DWT
• Length Overall: 59.5 m
• Beam: 11.5 m
• Draught: 4.2 m
• Year Built: 1984

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel
• Engine Configuration: Single screw
• Service Speed: 12 knots

Shipyard

• Build Year: 1984
• Country of Build: France

Owner/Operator

• Flag of Registration: Panama
• Registered Owner: Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer (IFREMER)

Navigation/Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• AIS Transponder: Active

Operating Region

• Primary Operating Area: Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea
• Operational Role: Oceanographic and marine scientific research missions, supporting IFREMER research programs

Vessel Description

DESCARTES is a French oceanographic research vessel built in 1984 and operated under the authority of IFREMER, France's national institute for ocean science. The vessel is designed and equipped to conduct marine scientific surveys, oceanographic data collection, and underwater research operations. As a research platform, she supports a range of scientific disciplines including marine biology, geophysics, and environmental monitoring. The vessel operates under Panamanian flag registration and maintains an active AIS transponder for maritime tracking and safety purposes.