MARIA S. MERIAN
| Ship's name | MARIA S. MERIAN |
| Mission | multi purpose research, ice rim |
| Owner | Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft |
| Shipyard | Kröger Werft, Rendsburg |
| Year of Commisioning | 2006 |
| Length over all | 94.80 m |
| Beam | 19.20 m |
| Draught | 06.50 m |
| Speed | 15.20 kn |
| Complement | 46 Pers. |
| Power system | diesel electric |
| Propulsion system | 2 pods |
| Propulsion output | 2 x 1900 kW |
| Thrusters | 1900 bow kW |