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Indian Ocean Explorer - SpecificationsHull specifications |
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| Hull: | Steel, built in 1956 to German Lloyds class; full rebuild in 1980 and refit in 1997 | ||
| Length: | 35.2 metres | Beam: | 7.20 metres |
| Tonnage: | 250 | Draught: | 2.25 metres |
| Flag: | Panama | Call Sign: | V3PS3 |
Engines & Machinery: |
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| Engines: | 2 x 335Hp MWM | Speed, Max: | 12 Knots |
| Generators: | 2 x 226Hp, 45KVA | Voltages: | 380/240/24v |
| Compressors: | 3 Low Pressure | Air Conditioner | Boukens |
| Fuel Capacity: | 21 Tons | Range: | 3800 n.miles |
| Water Makers: | 2 Reverse Osmosis | Water capacity | 8 Tons |
Navigation & Electronics: |
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| Compass: | 1 Gyro, 1 Magnetic | Depth Sounder: | Furuno |
| Auto Pilot: | Anschutz | Radars: | 2 Raytheon |
| GPS: | 1 Garmin | GPS Plotter: | 1 GPSMAP |
| SSB Radio: | Sailor 400/800 Watt VHF | Radio: | Sailor RT 2048 |
Deck & Safety: |
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| Liferafts: | 4 x 12 man AutoFlug | Life-preservers: | 48 Solas |
| EPIRB: | Category 1 | VHF: | 2 Handheld |
| Fire Pump: | Outlets throughout | Extinguishers: | Fully equipped |
| Anchors: | 2 with 112 mt of chain | Windlass: | Hatlapa 380v |
Accommodation:
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| Passengers: | 16 in 8 twin cabins, with en suite bathrooms | ||
| Crew: | 10 in 4 cabins with separate crew mess | ||
| Galley: | Fully fitted with cold store and freezer store | ||
| Salon: | Air-conditioned with dining for 18 persons | ||
| Sun deck: | 47m2 | ||
| Lounge deck: | Shaded, 49m2 |
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Diving Facilities: |
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| Compressors: | 2 x Air, 1 x Nitrox | Air Bank: | 3 x 200 Lt |
| Tenders: | 2 x 6 mt.Rigid hull | Cylinders: | 35 x 12 Lt |
| Dive Sets: | 10 full sets | Dive lockers: | 18 persons |
| Dive deck: | 34m2 | Dive Platform: | 7m2 with Ladder |
Photo facility: |
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| Processing: | E6 Slides | Camera table: | 4m2+ 4m2 storage |
Specifications are subject to change from time to time