Story
This research vessel was built in 2005 by Alstom Marine in St. Nazaire.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (Email to Nauticapedia 10/03/2024) stated "Also in San Diego recently was the French Government survey ship POURQUOI PAS? (IMO 9285548). Her name is one of those containing a character that many programs can't crunch, including my photo editing software, so the last character just gets left off. I wonder if her name resulted from a public naming contest, like the one that the UK ran afould of. She's looking modern and well-maintained, but is coming up on 25 years of age. "
Owners & Masters
In 2005-2026 she was owned by the Government of France.
References
George Schneider (Email to Nauticapedia 10/03/2024)
