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$320,000 USD
+34 moreYear2018
Length18m
FuelDiesel
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SMILE VIP offers a fully operational, professionally equipped dive charter platform ready to begin generating revenue immediately. Rather than investing 12–18 months commissioning a new commercial vessel, this turnkey business opportunity provides a proven commercial platform in Southeast Asia's growing dive tourism market.
Built as a Vietnam Register-classed high-speed passenger vessel and purpose-configured for commercial diving operations, she combines professional reliability with low operating costs and excellent passenger capacity. Originally built as a 19-passenger high-speed commercial vessel, SMILE VIP offers the robust construction, deck space and operating practicality required for daily charter use.
The vessel is ideally suited for daily scuba diving charters, resort guest transfers, snorkelling excursions, island-hopping tours, marine eco-tourism, fishing charters, liveaboard support operations, and offshore workboat duties. Her size, passenger capacity and efficient cruising speed make her suitable for both resort-based day operations and longer offshore excursions throughout Southeast Asia.
SMILE VIP is powered by twin Yanmar diesel engines delivering economical cruising speeds and a maximum speed of around 20 knots. The vessel also benefits from an onboard generator supplying power to all electrical systems while underway.
The helm is equipped with commercial-grade navigation electronics. Everything required for safe, reliable coastal commercial operation is provided.
The vessel is offered with an extensive commercial diving configuration including a BAUER compressor, storage for up to 20 dive cylinders, 18 aluminium tanks included, a spacious aft working deck, a stern-mounted tender, and eight electric reel power outlets. The layout has been designed to maximise efficiency during busy charter operations, allowing rapid diver turnaround and comfortable passenger movement throughout the vessel.
The vessel is certified under Vietnam Register High-Speed Craft regulations and is equipped with comprehensive commercial safety equipment including lifejackets, life rafts, fire suppression systems and pollution control equipment. Current technical certification is valid through February 2027, providing confidence for continued commercial operation and export.
Currently located at ANA Marina in Nha Trang, Vietnam, the vessel is available for inspection by appointment and can be exported and re-registered for operation throughout Southeast Asia.
Specifications
The details
Vessel
Year2018
Dimensions
Length overall18m
Engine & Fuel
Fuel typeDiesel
Features
On board
Twin Yanmar 6CXBM-GT diesel engines (508HP each)
FURUNO GPS Plotter
FURUNO Fish Finder
FURUNO Radar
NAVnet vx2 Integrated Navigation
MAROL Autopilot
BAUER Mariner 200 onboard compressor
Stern-mounted tender
Eight electric reel power outlets
Life rafts
Fire suppression systems
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