M/V Hurricane
The award winning MV Hurricane was launched in 2004. At 36m in length and with her steel hull she was designed specifically to offer a stable and luxurious dive platform from which to explore the Southern Red Sea.
Accommodation comprises of eleven spacious air conditioned twin en-suite cabins.
All meals are served buffet style in the large and modern dining area on the main deck. A spiral stair case gives access to the saloon and a bar stocked with a selection of beers, wines and soft drinks. A large screen and entertainment centre provides the opportunity to view either a movie or the days’ footage from the cushioned benches in the saloon.
All outside areas have teak decking and shaded areas. The double doors from the saloon open directly onto a large cocktail deck where snacks are served in the late afternoon.
M/Y Hurricane is fully tech friendly and able to meet the needs of every type of diver.
Technical Specifications
Boat Information
Built 2004 in Egypt
Steel Hull
36m in Length & 8m Beam
11 Twin En-suite Cabins
Accommodates 22 Guests
Heated Jacuzzi
Plasma Screen, DVD & Surround Sound
Diving Features
3 x K14 Compressors
Membrane System (320 lt / min)
Haskel Pump
2 x 5.5 m Zodiacs
Large dive deck for Twin Sets & Rebreathers
Tanks filled in situ
Technical Details
2 x 764 HP Caterpillar Engines
Max Speed 12 knots
2 x 135 kw Perkins Generators
1x Aquaset and 1 x Village Marine 8 tons Dessalination
GPS Plotter, Radar 36 miles, Echo Sounder and EPIRB
VHF Radio, Sat phone, SSB and MFHF DSC
Fuel capacity 24 tons
Safety
2 x 25 Man Life Rafts
Life Jackets
Full Fire Fighting and Alarm System
Smoke Alarms and Extinguishers in cabins and at strategic points
DAN O2 Kit, O2 J tanks
Fully stocked First Aid Kit
Why choose Hurricane?
Tech Friendly
Large well thought out dive deck easily accommodating rebreathers, twinsets and extra stages.
Group Favourite
Private Guide Option
From top to bottom the boat was perfect. A week I will never forget
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