Vessel: M/V Caribbean Explorer I
Registry: Belize , C.A. ,
Boatmaker: Swiftships, 1972
Recommissioned: 2003
Construction: All aluminum
L.O.A.: 106 ft
L.W.L.: 88 ft
Beam: 21 ft
Draft: 7.5 ft maximum
Displacement: 124 tons
Maximum Speed: 14 knots
Maximum Range: 1600 nautical miles
Engines: 2 GM 12 V 71 diesel main engines, 400 hp. each -
September 07 installed 2 new Caterpillar engines with a projected increase efficiency of 20%
Generators: 1 GM 471 Diesel producing 110 V AC/220 V AC, 55 KW capacity; 1 Cummins Diesel producing 110 V AC/220 V AC, 75 KW capacity -
September 07 installed a new John Deere generator, with an increased efficiency of greater than 25%
Fuel Capacity: 2,500 gallons
Freshwater Supply: 2 Reverse Osmosis watermakers, 3,000 gallon per day total, 2,000 gallon storage
Air Systems: 2 Bauer K-14 9.7 cfm compressors, electric, with cascade-type storage banks, located in engine room
Nitrox System: Nitrox Technologies membrane system, producing 32% nitrox, located in engine room
Electricity: 220 V and 110 V AC power (110 V AC 3 prong grounded outlets in all cabins and heads)
On the Bridge: 48 and 36 mile Furuno radars with proximity alarms, Furuno Autopilot, Global Positioning System (GPS) with location alarm, Digital Depth sounder with alarm, Digital bottom recorder, computerized chart system with GPS link, Satellite phone with data link, Cellular telephone, SSB Radiotelephone and VHF radios, Engine and bilge alarms, Internal PA and intercom system
Heads: Eight: 2 lower deck, 1 dive deck, 4 upper deck, I crew's quarters
Accommodations: 18 passengers in 9 cabins, all w/private sinks/vanities; upstairs rooms have private bathrooms. Up to 8 staff in forward crews' quarters.
Safety Equipment: Life rafts (4), life rings/strobes (4), life vests/strobes (25), emergency position locator, flares, oxygen and first aid equipment
Other Equipment: Full service all electric galley and refrigeration, Scotsman Ice Flaker, Boatwide stereo audio system, full-service E-6 color film processing lab, recharging station for strobes, batteries, etc. Extensive array of professional audio/visual editing, dubbing and special effects systems
Tender: 14-foot rigid hull inflatable (25 hp. engine) used for passenger transport
Accessories: Photo Equipment, Diving Equipment
