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EXPEDITION "WALTERS SHOAL"
32°30’S / 44°E
©Andrea SCHROEDER - Institut Polaire Français IPEV
RV Marion Dufresne
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A vessel of the French Polar Institute IPEV, the Marion Dufresne is one of the largest oceanographic ships in the world fleet.
In order to support the IUCN FFEM-SWIO project in its scientific component, the experts of the Walters Shoal campaign will make full use of her capacity and research capabilities.
The Marion Dufresne will lead scientists in the international waters of the South West Indian Ocean during 26 days, and head 700 km off the southern coast of Madagascar.
Home Port: The Port, Reunion Island
Length: 120.50 m
Width: 20.60 m
Draft: 6.95 m
Max speed: 16 knots
Propulsion: diesel-electric
Freight: 2500t
Crew members: 50
Passengers: 110
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Walters Shoal
Operations in progress
16.05.2017
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End of the expedition. Transit step.
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Arrival scheduled: 18.05.2017, Durban (Afrique du Sud)
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