Originally built in France by Guy Couach, Nortada is a fully rebuilt fiberglass vessel serving as a dive live-aboard in the Galapagos Islands with capacity for 12 guests in four air conditioned triple cabins with twin lower berths and one single upper berth, each cabin has an en-suite bathroom.
Great option for running charter in small groups.
Nortada was custom build for diving with a spacious dive deck and outside shower.
Features
Charging station
Family cabins
Air conditioned saloon
Outside shower
Warm water showers
Camera station
Leisure deck
Wifi available
Air conditioned cabins
Audio & video entertainment
En-suite bathrooms
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Sun deck
Observation deck
Naturalist itinerary
Specifications
| Year built | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Year renovated | 2014 |
| Lenght | 25.66 m / 84.19 ft |
| Beam | 5.40 m / 17.72 ft |
| Cruising Speed | 8 - 10 knots |
| Hull Type | Fiberglass |
| Engines | 2 CUMMINS 6CTA8.3-M 255 HP / 190 kW |
| Generators | 2 KHOLER 28EOZD 38 HP / 28 kW |
| Compressors | 2 NUVAIR MINI TECH 8040.2 5.5 HP |
| Nitrox Compressor | MARINE LP280 NUVAIR D11-121-0020 10 HP |
| Water Capacity | 1,200 gallons / 4,543 litres |
| Fuel Capacity | 1,700 gallons / 6,435 litres |
| Electricity | 110 & 220 V |
| Max Guests | 12 |
| Crew Capacity | 6 crew members & 2 guides |
| Number of cabins | 4 |
| Deck Area | 3 decks |
| Tenders | 2,15 ft Nautica inflatable boats with 25 HP four stroke outboard engines |
Deck Plans
Navigation & Safety Equipment
| Radar | Satelite & mobile phones | First aid kid |
| Depth sounder | Bilge pump alarm | Fire alarm & fire extinguishers |
| GPS | Search light | Crew trained in first aid |
| Radio VHF / DSC / SSB | Engine room CCTV | Emergency flares |
| E.P.I.R.B. Distress system | Oxygen | Life vests |
| Emergency rafts |
Food & Drinks
| Local Food | Vegan Food (Optional) | Free Soft Drinks |
| Buffet Style | Vegetarian Food (Optional) | Beer Available |
| Snacks all day | Welcome Cocktails | Wine Available |
Nortada also supports specialized activities such as technical diving, private super yacht expeditions, enhanced privacy needs and other interest oriented departures.
