A-613 Achéron

Country:  France

Class, [Type]: Vulcain, [MSA].

Builder: CMN, Cherbourg, France.

Launch date: 19 November 1986.

Commission date: 17 June 1987.

Displacement ( tons ): 409, 490 full load.

Dimensions ( metres ): 41,6 x 7,5 x 3,2

Main machinery: 2 x SACM-Wärtsilä UD30 V16 M3 diesels ( 2.200 hp ).

Speed ( knots ): 13,7.

Range ( miles ): 2.850 at 13.5 knots, 7.400 at 9 knots.

Complement: 15 ( 1 officer ) + 12 divers and 2 medical personnel.

Guns: 1 x 12,7mm, 2 x 7,61mm.

Radar: Navigation: 1 x Racal Decca 250E Bridgemaster.

Callsign: FYCO ()

Comment: Training ship for the diving school..

Homeport: Toulon.