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vessel specifications

The Cheng Ho is a modified Pinisi (Bugis) Schooner constructed in 2002. Blending in perfectly with the environment, these boats are the most impressive fleet of wooden sailing vessels still in regular commercial work.

Constructed with three decks the Cheng Ho gives you plenty of space to lose oneself; whether it is in the air-conditioned comfort of the large saloon or on the decks under the shade of one of the ship's huge sails.

Very importantly the liveaboard is comprehensively refitted during an annual dry docking at the beginning of the year plus regular maintainance is carried out throughout the year to ensure that the vessel is always seaworthy.

Ship Specifications

Dive support equipment

• Air Compressors: 3 x Lenhardt & Wagner E 450
• 1 x Atlas Copco Nitrox blending unit
• 2 x fiber-glass dive tenders - 10 persons - 2 x 40 Hp
• 1 x Viking dive tender - 6 persons - 1 x 60 hp
• 6-cylinder air-bank system

Safety Equipment

• 4 units inflatable life-rafts
• 80 life-belts
• 12 Life Buoys
• Smoke detectors in each cabin
• Fire Hoses & Hydrants
• C02 & Powder Fire Extinguishers

Navigation & Communication

• 1 x Faruno Chart Plotter with GPS
• 1 x Magellan GPS
• 1 x Koden Radar
• 1 x Koden Echo Sounder
• 1 x VHF + 1 x SSB Radios
• 1 x Satellite phone

Accommodation

• 3 x Top deck double stateroom cabins
• 4 x Main deck single cabins
• 2 x Lower deck single cabins
• 2 x Lower deck twin cabins
• 2 x Lower deck double cabins