Vessel Specifications & Plans ~ Spirit of Freedom
The Spirit of Freedom was custom-built for long range cruising and optimised for the sea conditions of the Coral Sea region. Design features such as the specific length of the vessel, combined with electronic stabilisers, ensure maximum sea keeping capability for greatest passenger comfort. Heavy duty medium rev marine diesel engines provide fuel efficiency, reliability, and low vibration and sound emission. The Spirit of Freedom undergoes an annual four-week refit or maintenance period to keep her in top condition. She carries a current 1B Queensland survey to 260 miles offshore range, which includes all Coral Sea Reefs and islands.
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Vessel Specifications
| Year built | 1992 |
|---|---|
| Construction | Steel hull with aluminum superstructure |
| Engines | 2 x Yanmar 500hp 368 kw diesel |
| Generators | 2 x Cummings 6BTs, 90 KVA each |
| Navigation | JRC 72 mile radar, Transas Plotter, Tsunami GPS System |
| Communications | Ship’s phone, satellite phone and email, Icom HF Radio, Icom VHF radio, Wireless internet access when in range |
| Length | 37 metres / 122 feet |
| Beam | 7.1 metres / 24 feet |
| Draft | 2.2 metres / 7.26 feet |
| Speed | 12 knots |
| Displacement | 250 tonnes |
| Fresh Water | 20,000 litres plus Desalinators; Fully Air-conditioned throughout; Electronic Stabilizers |
| Crew | 12 |
| Passengers | Maximum 24 |
| Passenger Cabins | 11 |
| Dive deck: | 2 x Bauer 21 CFM Compressors; DNAx Nitrox Membrane System; 2 x 4.8m Naiad Tender boats |
