(French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea)

Oceanic research vessel Thalassa of IFREMER has just left Concarneau harbour after a three months refit carried out by PIRIOU NAVAL SERVICES.

The Thalassa which was delivered in 1995, is an oceanographic vessel mainly dedicated to public service missions relating to fisheries research and physical oceanography.

The vessel underwent a full mid-life and refit programme in acquiring equipment that will from now on widen the spectrum of its missions: it was fitted with equipment enabling it to fully carry out missions in regards to geoscience or environment.