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Sail and live on the R/V Amr Ali Red Sea Defender, HEPCA’s flagship and the most prominent member of its fleet. It carries the name of HEPCA’s late director who dedicated his life to the protection and conservation of the Red Sea environment. It is a specially modified diving and liveaboard vessel, fitted with state of the art research and scientific equipment, as well as all the comforts of a Red Sea Liveaboard.

Schedule
Length
32 M
Beam
7.8 M
Capacity
20 Guests
Cruising Speed
12 kts
Covered Deck

Covered Deck

Dining

Dining

Snack Bar

Snack Bar

Sun Deck

Sun Deck

Dining

Dining

Lounge

Lounge

Cabin

Cabin

Accommodation

Number of guest cabins 11, (9x Dbl Cabins, 2 Suites king bed)
Number of guest berths 20
Crew, Dive Guides / Researchers 10, 2
Suite with double bed 2
Twin berth: double bed 2
Single berth: side by side 8
Ensuite cabins (Toilets/shower) 11
Cabin amenities 1/1 towels, bathrobes per guest
Individual controls for A/C in cabins Yes

Food & Beverage

Mineral water Yes
Tea, Coffee Yes
Fizzy soft drinks, juices Yes
Beer, wine No (BYO)
Type of meals Open Buffet
Galley Equipment Stove, Oven, Fridge, Freezer

Booking Request

16

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Feb

Itinerary

Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone

Scientific Lab

Digital balance (4 digits) 1
Stereo Zoom Microscope, Trinocular 1
Low power student microscope b 130 5
Spectrophotometer 1
Portable PH meter 1
Trinocular Microscope equipped with Image transfer system+ lcd screen 1
Multi prop 1
Hydrophone 1
Lounge/dining room Yes
Air-conditioning Yes
Bar Yes(Nonalcoholic),2x Minifridge, Boiler
Sun decks Yes
Covered decks Yes
TV, DVD, Sound system Yes (Flat Screen)
WIFI Yes
Library & board games Yes
Public bathrooms 1
Power plugs onboard Yes
Specifications
Life rafts 2 (x25)
First Aid kit, Oxygen kit Yes
Life jackets 34
Firefighting system Yes Halon
Fire extinguishers 28
Smoke detectors Yes
Fire Alarms Yes
Safety
Radar Yes
Echo Sounder Yes
VHF Marine radio Yes
HF radio Yes
GPS Yes
Satellite Phone Yes
Compass Yes
Navigation & Communication
Built 2002
Length metres 31.85
Breadth 7.25
Construction material Wood
Number of decks 4
Generators 90 KWp Perkins, 60 KWp Caterpillar
Engines 2x MAN 610 Hp
Desalination unit 2x RO 12 m3 capacity
Techincal Details
Dive guides onboard 2
Dive platform Yes
Tenders / outboards 2 x 40 HP Yamaha
Compressors 2 x Bauer 320 m3
Nitrox Yes
Tanks 24x ALU 12L. DIN
Re-breather No
Courses onboard / Certifying agency Yes / PADI
Charging station / Camera rinsing tank Yes
Equipment rental / Spare equipment Yes
Diving

The Red Sea Weather

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19° Water Temp

5mm long wetsuit

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