Imos

Design & construction of modular ships for the oceanographic study. Imos suggests modular catamarans (from 60 to 80 ft with different work spaces such as wetland, dry area, IT area, storage area) which allow a cross-disciplinary team to use at the same time the on-board scientific equipments.
Sectors of Activity:
Marine biotechnology
Shipbuilding (excl. leisure boats) and ship repair
Funding other:
Public and private funds
Objective:
Provide a modular ships for the oceanographic study in order to respond to the public and private new market needs
Beneficiaries:
Universities (education and research), technical, study and engineering offices, ship-owners
Main activities:
Design and construction of ships
Main deliverables:
Construction of the first demonstrator ship in 2017
Partners needed:
Public (from European to regional supports, associations, research institutes) and private companies
Timetable:
ND
Geographical target area:
Bay of Biscay, English Channel
Countries:
France
Ireland
Portugal
Spain
United Kingdom
Budget: 2 millions
Name of Organisation: SCIC Imos
Country: France
Contact person: 
Fabrice Faurre
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