FS Dumont d’Urville and USCGC Mohawk conduct joint exercises, Dec. 6,2023

SeaWaves reports on a visit by the French “Overseas Support and Assistance Building” (BSAOM) ship Dumont d’Urville to Coast Guard Base Miami following its first operational mission. The ship is based in Fort-de-France, Martinique.

Location of Martinique, a department of France. Author: Tubs, via Wikipedia.

We talked about this class of four ships before. There is a lot of information, including additional links, in the comments.

d’Entrecasteux-class / BSAOM vessels main characteristics:

Length overall: 64.95 m (213′)
Breadth: 14 m (46′)
Draft: 4.20 m
Displacement (full load): 2,300 tons
Displacement (light): 1,500 tons
Speed (max): 13 knots (also reported as high as 15 knots)
Hull / superstructure: Steel
Amenities: 23 (crew) + 60 passengers
Cargo capacity: 200 tons (solid cargo) / 150 m³ of water / 180 m³ of fuel
Endurance: 30 days at sea