Téthys II

File:Navire océanographique Tethys II (Ifremer 00735-84726 - 40564).jpg Téthys II, photo by Dugornay Olivier (2021)
History
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Name:	Téthys II
Owner:	Ifremer
Operator:	Genavir
Port of registry:	France
Builder:	Piriou, Concarneau, France
Completed:	1993
Identification:	IMO number: 9066007 MMSI number: 212 000 227 212 000 Callsign: FGTO
Status:	Active as of 2025
General characteristics
Class and type:	research vessel
Type:	Fishing vessel specialized in coastal oceanographic research
Displacement:	224 tonnes
Length:	24.90 m
Beam:	7.50 m
Draught:	3.20 m
Propulsion:	conventional diesel electric, POYAUD UD 25V12 478 kW at 1300 rpm
Speed:	11 knots
Endurance:	10 days at 11 knots
Capacity:	As a category 2 vessel (up to 200 nautical miles from a safe haven): 8 scientists, technicians, and hydrographers For trips at sea lasting up to 24 h and in accordance with category 3 rules (up to 20 nautical miles from a safe haven): 12 scientists, technicians, and hydrographers Two scientific laboratories: total surface area 14 m2 Scientific office space on the bridge: 3 m2 Afterdeck surface area: 22 m2 Space for one 10 ft container on the afterdeck
Crew:	7
Sensors and processing systems:	Echo sounder, Simrad EA600, dual frequency 12 kHz & 200 kHz Echo sounder, JMC F-3000, dual frequency 50 kHz & 200 kHz GPS, 2 antennas, HEMISPHERE VS330 (position, heading and attitude; screens available on DB9 sockets on the bridge, in the wet lab and in the dry lab) ADCP, hull fitted, RDI 75 kHz (acquisition of current data) Weather station Batos Météo France Fluorometer, 10-AU-005-CE, Turner Designs Thermosalinometer, SBE 21 Boom for acoustic equipment

Téthys II is a French oceanographic research vessel owned by Ifremer. It is used for scientific research mainly in the Mediterranean Sea, with missions lasting around ten days and up to 200 miles from the port. Téthys II is equipped with instruments for marine geosciences, physical oceanography, biological oceanography, biogeochemistry, and marine chemistry.

See also

• Pourquoi Pas ?
• Thalassa
• Le Suroît

Links

• Fiche technique

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