Owner's Story

The boat, Empress, is frequently utilized and does not currently require significant renovations. Our company, a PADI 5 Star Dive Center, conducts daily dives around Lombok and arranges diving safaris in world-renowned locations such as Komodo, Raja Ampat, Ambon, and Bali. Diving is both our passion and lifestyle, and we are often the top choice for high-end hotels and villas seeking safe and enjoyable scuba diving or snorkeling experiences for their clients.

Empress possesses a BKI certificate, enabling it to be used worldwide, and is equipped with regularly renewed documentation. Should the new owner opt to continue organizing diving safaris in Indonesia, they would have access to the most exceptional dive sites on the planet, including Raja Ampat and Komodo. Our team has personally explored and traveled to the most stunning locations in Indonesia via Empress. As we are currently involved in other enterprises, we hope to entrust Empress to capable and caring hands.

This vessel was constructed using a tugboat and boasts robust steel and a sturdy build. It is fitted with two engines, and the winch has a lifting capacity of up to 25 tons. The platform at the rear of the boat can be submerged from 2 to 20 meters underwater, and two dinghies are hoisted rather than pulled through the water. Additionally, there are four solar tanks on board. The boat previously hosted 10 guests for a three-week safari, and everything went smoothly. You can view here that Empress is still currently operational.

Specifications

• Year Built: 2010
• Make: Darvin
• Model: Steel Dive Liveaboard
• Designer: Vidar Scoglie
• Hull Material: Steel
• Length: 92 ft
• Beam: 7.2 ft
• Draft: 6 ft
• Flag: Indonesia
• Registration No.: YB.5462

Accommodation

• Total Cabins: 5
• Total Berths: 10
• Bathrooms/Heads: 
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Heads: 12

Notes:

3 of the berths mentioned are configurable

Propulsion & Tankage

• Engine/s: 2x 2010 8 CYLINDR DIESEL MM TD 232 V8 
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Cruising Speed: 11 kn
• Max. Speed: 14 kn
• Fuel Capacity: 16,000 L (Steel Tanks)
• Fresh Water Capacity: 12,000 L (Steel Tanks)

Inventory

• Depthsounder
• Repeater(s)
• Autopilot
• Compass
• Radar
• Radar Detector
• TV Set
• DVD Player
• Radio
• Cockpit Speakers
• Shore Power Inlet
• GPS
• Generator
• SONAR 3D
• Dishwasher
• Washing Machine
• Stove
• Microwave Oven
• Fresh Water Maker
• Sea Water Pump
• Refrigerator
• Deep Freezer
• Battery Charger
• Air Conditioning
• Heating
• Hot Water
• Teak Sidedecks
• Solar Panel
• Cockpit Cushions
• Liferaft
• Cockpit Shower
• Swimming Ladder
• Swim Platform
• Tender
• Cockpit Cover
• Spray Hood
• Lazy Bag
• Lazyjacks
• Life Jackets
• Fire Extinguisher
• Generator - Marine Parkins (8,000 hrs)

Notes:
Empress also has:
- 2 DINGI - 1 aluminum (6 people), 1 fiber glass (8 people) - both have 40 HP Yamaha motors.
- 2 diving compressors
- Nitrox membranes
- diving tanks
- full dive equipment for 10 divers
- lift for technical divers

Works Done

• Date of last engine service: February 2023
• Date of last anti-fouling: April 2020
• Date of last generator service: February 2023

MV EMPRESS
The EMPRESS is managed by the Scuba Froggy diving center, well known for its excellent service. The center takes care of participants, not only concerning the safe, efficient and attractive diving, but also providing entertainment between dives, both on deck and on land!

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