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Liveaboards

 

M.V KawartyII

Departure Dates

  

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Kawarty II is a superb 30m liveaboard built in 2003 at the Suez boatyards and was refurbished and upgraded in April 2006. The Kawarty II operates out of the Marriott Hotel Marina in Hurghada for Northern Red Sea wrecks and reef trips. She is also licenced for the marine parks of Brothers, Daedulus and Elphinstone.

Kawarty II attracted a lot of attention during her construction because of the meticulous methods used and was featured in the Saudi Gazette. She has spacious sundecks and diving area and 10 two-berth cabins, all with air conditioning, toilet, shower and mini fridge.

 

 

 

 

Accommodation

  • Top Deck - sundeck, auxiliary controls
  • Upper Deck - Main Bar, 2x 2 berth cabins main Captain's control deck and sundeck
  • Middle Deck - Main saloon and Dining area, Galley, sundeck
  • Lower Deck - 8 x 2 berth cabins
    All cabins have air conditioning, toilet, shower and mini-fridge

 

 

 

Technical Data

  • Launched: May 2003
  • Total weight: 200 tonnes
  • Length: 30 metres
  • Beam: 7.25 metres
  • Draft: 2 metres
  • Engines: 2x MAN diesels, 800hp
  • Generators: 2 x 50KW Kohler silent. 220v
  • Water: Desalinator 3,000 litres/day. Water tank 7 tonnes
  • Environmental: Sewage holding tanks and treatment
  • Compressors: 2 x Bauer Mariner
  • Optimum Speed: 12 knots
  • Fuel capacity:
  • Nitrox: Partial pressure blending system





 

 

Safety, Communication & Navigation

  • Electronics:
  • Lifejackets: 40
  • Oxygen: 2 x 80L tanks. Qualified oxygen administrator
  • Life rafts: 2 x15 persons