The RMN BHO2M is a 72 m hydrographic and oceanographic survey vessel acquired around 018 from PIRIOU Group and designed for extended #offshore operations.
Equipped with advanced multibeam #sonar systems, #sea-bed mapping technology and scientific sensors, it conducts hydrographic surveys, oceanographic research and marine data acquisition.
Beyond her scientific role, its modular design enables maritime surveillance, search and rescue, humanitarian assistance, environmental protection, and support for special forces/diving operations.
Key specification
• Length: 72 m | Beam: 15 m • Maximum speed: 14 knots • Endurance: 5,000 NM at 10 knots / 30 days
• Crew & mission personnel: 50
• Electric propulsion powered by 4 × 1,200 kW generators.
A versatile platform combining scientific capabilities with a wide range ofnaval and maritime support missions.
An important acquisition for the RMN in the scientific segment, strengthening its autonomy in seabed mapping, this capability is essential to defining our Exclusive #Economic Zone (EEZ), while providing critical knowledge of under-#water environments to anticipate the operations of both future RMN submarines and potential adversaries.
