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Unique Sailing & Diving Liveaboard in Greece
Upgrade Project 2026
R/V ATHOS has been upgraded as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen her field research capabilities, providing an integrated platform for hydrographic surveying, underwater operations & marine mammal expeditions.
Key capabilities (recent upgrades):
• WASSP S3r multibeam for seafloor mapping
• DFF3D multibeam (fish-finder mode)
• BBDS singlebeam with backscatter
• ROV CHASING M2s (grabber arm, laser scaler & sampler)
• FLIR M300C 360° HD + hydrophone for cetacean expeditions
• TimeZero Pro + PBG for navigation & survey workflows
• Full diving services onboard
Operational profile:
• Up to 2 weeks offshore autonomy
• All-weather operational flexibility
• Shallow draft access to coastal & shallow-water sites
• Accommodation for up to 6 scientists + 3 crew
ATHOS offers a cost-effective alternative for marine biology, underwater archaeology & environmental field studies—with modern survey tools.
The project is being implemented with funding from the European Union – NextGenerationEU, within the framework of the Recovery and Resilience Facility
Το έργο υλοποιείται με τη χρηματοδότηση της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης – NextGenerationEU, στο πλαίσιο του Ταμείου Ανάκαμψης και Ανθεκτικότητας
