Vessel OverviewThe MV Maya's Dugong is a 40-metre expedition vessel unlike any other in Seychelles, and its exceptionally high fuel capacity offers the opportunity for long-distance cruises, while the high standard of its accommodation and facilities give opportunities like no other to experience the wonders of this little known part of the world.
This modern motor vessel can be utilized for a variety of different maritime needs - it is both efficient and economical and boasts large deck space and modern equipment to handle a wide range of tasks on the open sea. 
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About MV Maya's Dugong
Originally built as a research vessel by the Canadian Government in 1966, the Maya's Dugong was completely retro-fitted in the early 2000s as a private yacht, before being overhauled once again in 2009 to accommodate charters and cabin cruise voyages.
It now serves as an oceanographic and expedition cruising vessel throughout the Indian Ocean, as ideal platform for discovering the islands’ most exclusive and hard-to-reach places.
It now serves as an oceanographic and expedition cruising vessel throughout the Indian Ocean, as ideal platform for discovering the islands’ most exclusive and hard-to-reach places.
Facilities
A number of different areas aboard, from the two-tiered sundeck toward the bow, to the covered back deck and leisure area, ensure ample space for passengers to unwind. Meals can be enjoyed in the air-conditioned dining salon, or 'al fresco' on the back deck’s dining table.
• Crew: 10 crew members.
• Accommodation for up to 14-17 passengers (plus separate crew quarters.)
• Fully air-conditioned dining room and saloon with connection points for computers, and outdoor dining & leisure deck.
• Diving: PADI-certified for Commercial & Leisure Diving, 18 dive tanks & full sets of dive equipment, 2 dive compressors.
Also available aboard:
• Flat-screen TV, DVD stereo in the Dining Salon/Lounge
• DVD player & Stereo
• Games, cards, small library
• Laundry Service (extra charge)
• Deck showers
• Bottled water, soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits are all available for purchase.
• Crew: 10 crew members.
• Accommodation for up to 14-17 passengers (plus separate crew quarters.)
• Fully air-conditioned dining room and saloon with connection points for computers, and outdoor dining & leisure deck.
• Diving: PADI-certified for Commercial & Leisure Diving, 18 dive tanks & full sets of dive equipment, 2 dive compressors.
Also available aboard:
• Flat-screen TV, DVD stereo in the Dining Salon/Lounge
• DVD player & Stereo
• Games, cards, small library
• Laundry Service (extra charge)
• Deck showers
• Bottled water, soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits are all available for purchase.
AccommodationMV Maya’s Dugong boasts 7 spacious airconditioned guest cabins:
• 2 Commander cabins on the upper deck, one with double bed and an extra single bed, and one with 2 single beds • 1 Commander cabin on the mid-deck with double bed, • 4 Explorer cabins on the lower deck, one with double bed and an extra single bed, and three with 2 single beds and extra bunk beds. Each cabin features an en-suite bathroom with home style shower, toilet and wash basin. Cabins are cleaned by the hostesses on a daily basis. |
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Crew
We offer a high staff-to-guest ratio to ensure all of our passengers are well looked after throughout the expedition. In addition to the captain, engineer, and two deckhands, all expedition cruises are staffed with 2 stewardesses, a dive instructor and a dedicated chef.
Dining & Cuisine
The cruises are full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and also include afternoon tea/coffee and cake. A dedicated chef prepares an enticing blend of authentic Indian Ocean cuisine and traditional European fare. Beverages, table water and tea & coffee are served with all meals. A full range of beverages are also available on board at extra charge. Price list available on request.
Health & Safety
Although less than 500 gross tons, the vessel/company follows ISM codes according to ships exceeding 500 tons. The vessel has an SMS (safety management system) manual detailing procedures for a variety of HSE regulations and best practices.
Safety & security equipment: 2 X Life raft Zodiac 20 pax each, 2 X Life raft Lalizas 12 pax each, Life Jackets X 45, Life rings X 6, Man overboard X 3, EPIRB, SART, Intercom and announcing systems, Closed circuit TV (Decks/Eng room), CLS.
Safety & security equipment: 2 X Life raft Zodiac 20 pax each, 2 X Life raft Lalizas 12 pax each, Life Jackets X 45, Life rings X 6, Man overboard X 3, EPIRB, SART, Intercom and announcing systems, Closed circuit TV (Decks/Eng room), CLS.
• Built: Ontario, Canada (1966) to Lloyd's 100A1 Class, Renovated in 2005 (Norway) & 2007 (Spain)
• Length: 43 m
• Dimensions (Length/Beam/Draft): 43m/8.5m/4m
• Hull construction: Welded steel hull - Aluminium superstructure.
• Displacement: 375 tons
• Inspections/Certifications: Fully compliant with flag state regulations and requirements, member of International P&I club, passed multiple CMID audits
• Length: 43 m
• Dimensions (Length/Beam/Draft): 43m/8.5m/4m
• Hull construction: Welded steel hull - Aluminium superstructure.
• Displacement: 375 tons
• Inspections/Certifications: Fully compliant with flag state regulations and requirements, member of International P&I club, passed multiple CMID audits
• Primary propulsion: Diesel B&W 600hp
• Secondary propulsion: Aquamaster 200hp
• Generators: 1x Iveco ifo 65 KVA, 1x Perkins 65 KVA, 1x Mercedes 145 KVA, 380v x 3 / 220v / 110v
• Secondary propulsion: Aquamaster 200hp
• Generators: 1x Iveco ifo 65 KVA, 1x Perkins 65 KVA, 1x Mercedes 145 KVA, 380v x 3 / 220v / 110v
• Cruising speed: 8NM
• Maximum speed: 10NM
• Diesel capacity: 70,000L
• Consumption at 8NM: 2,000L per day
• Consumption at 4-5NM: 1,400L per day
• Consumption on genset only: 480L per day
• Fresh water capacity: 20,000L
(+2 desalination systems - produces 320L per hour)
• Maximum speed: 10NM
• Diesel capacity: 70,000L
• Consumption at 8NM: 2,000L per day
• Consumption at 4-5NM: 1,400L per day
• Consumption on genset only: 480L per day
• Fresh water capacity: 20,000L
(+2 desalination systems - produces 320L per hour)
• GMDSS Area 3
• Furuno
• 2x Furuno fixed VHF fm 8500
• 4x aicom portable VHF
• Radio telephone – Furuno ssb transceiver fs-1562 15
• Furuno dsc-60
• Fixed Sat Phone - Iridium scanti
• Portable Sat Phone - Iridium
• Inmarsat C: fax/e-mail/telex
• Inmarsat phone nera
• Fleet Broadband 250 (internet/e-mail/voice)
• Furuno
• 2x Furuno fixed VHF fm 8500
• 4x aicom portable VHF
• Radio telephone – Furuno ssb transceiver fs-1562 15
• Furuno dsc-60
• Fixed Sat Phone - Iridium scanti
• Portable Sat Phone - Iridium
• Inmarsat C: fax/e-mail/telex
• Inmarsat phone nera
• Fleet Broadband 250 (internet/e-mail/voice)
• Radar 1: Furuno – 96nm (12kw)
• Radar 2: Furuno – 72nm (12kw)
• GPS: 2x Furuno GP-31
• Echo-sounder: Furuno Plotter
• Weather fax: Furuno FCV 581
• AIS: Furuno dfax
• Auto Pilot: Furuno
• Magnetic compass: Roberston
• Satellite Gyro Compass: x2
• Radar 2: Furuno – 72nm (12kw)
• GPS: 2x Furuno GP-31
• Echo-sounder: Furuno Plotter
• Weather fax: Furuno FCV 581
• AIS: Furuno dfax
• Auto Pilot: Furuno
• Magnetic compass: Roberston
• Satellite Gyro Compass: x2
