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New iXblue vessel for MRE research

French inertial navigation specialist iXblue commissioned and began operating its new hydrographic research vessel in June 2016. The FeliX is a composite catamaran designed, built and outfitted by iXblue companies. Although the design c… […]

L’Astrolabe completes first mission to Antarctica

France’s new polar logistics and patrol vessel, delivered by the Piriou shipyard in Concarneau in September this year, completed her first mission to Antarctica in November. The L’Astrolabe, which replaces a vessel more than 30 years old, was specially designed to resupply the French scientific base known as Dumont d’Urville and the Franco-Italian base at Concordia. Both are occupied all year round by teams working on major science and climate research programmes.

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New buoy tender at Navexpo floating trade show

The third Navexpo International floating trade show will be held at Lorient La Base from 15 to 17 May 2018. The boats afloat area will feature the Gavrinis buoy tender, the pride of the fleet operated by France’s lighthouses and beacons service (French: Phares et Balises). Both the service and shipbuilder Delavergne will use the event to formally present the vessel to the public. Delavergne delivered the 27.5-metre aluminium hulled vessel in November.

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