MV Nimrod Explorer
Nimrod is a 22 meter Catamaran live-aboard dive/research vessel. She is spacious inside and out with good work areas. All accommodation has en-suite toilets and showers adding to the degree of comfort. All rooms are also fully air-conditioned.
Nimrod has an extensive open dive deck with excellent storage capacity for extended passages and for storing delicate equipment. As a catamaran she is very stable and is highly manoeuvrable for work close in to reefs and other restricted operating areas.
Vessel Type: Liveaboard / Research
| LOA (m): |
22 |
| Beam (m): |
8 |
| Draft (m): |
1.65 |
| Rating: |
USL 1B |
| Compressor: |
2 x Bauer K-14 compressor |
| Fuel Capacity (L): |
11200 |
| Fresh Water Capacity: |
3800 |
| Cabins: |
5 cabins - 18 passengers in 2 double, 1 twin and 3 quadruple air-conditioned staterooms with private bathroom and shower; 6 crew. Large indoor main salon with TV, stereo/DVD/VCR |
| No. of Passengers: |
18 |
| Air Conditioning: |
yes |
| Engine Make: |
2 x 8 cylinder Gardner Diesel |
| Engine Power (kW): |
126 |
| Propulsors: |
2 x propellers |
| Cruise Speed (knots): |
9 |
Additional Equipment:
| Tender: |
1 x aluminium tender, 1 x inflatable tender 2 x 25 hp outboard motor |
| Safety Equipment: |
Automatically-deploying inflatable life raft, life vests, fire suppression systems, emergency lighting, EPIRB |
| Communications Equipment: |
VHF and SSB radios, satellite telephone |
| Navigation Equipment: |
Global Positioning System units, radar, autopilot, LCD depth sounder/recorder |
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Large desalination plant to make fresh water |
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