The Solomon Star is a 22 meter Catamaran live-aboard dive/research vessel. She is spacious inside and out with good work areas. All accommodation has en-suite toilets and showers adding to the degree of comfort. All rooms are also fully air-conditioned.
The Solomon Star has an extensive open dive deck with excellent storage capacity for extended passages and for storing delicate equipment. As a catamaran she is very stable and is highly manoeuvrable for work close in to reefs and other restricted operating areas.
| Vessel Type: | Liveaboard / Research |
| LOA (m): | 22 |
| Beam (m): | 8 |
| Draft (m): | 1.65 |
| Rating: | USL 1B |
| Compressor: | 2 x Bauer K-14 compressor |
| Fuel Capacity (L): | 11200 |
| Fresh Water Capacity: | 3800 |
| Cabins: | 5 cabins – 18 passengers in 2 double, 1 twin and 3 quadruple air-conditioned staterooms with private bathroom and shower; 6 crew. Large indoor main salon with TV, stereo/DVD/VCR |
| No. of Passengers: | 18 |
| Air Conditioning: | yes |
| Engine Make: | 2 x 8 cylinder Gardner Diesel |
| Engine Power (kW): | 126 |
| Propulsors: | 2 x propellers |
| Cruise Speed (knots): | 9 |
Additional Equipment:
| Tender: | 1 x aluminium tender, 1 x inflatable tender 2 x 25 hp outboard motor |
| Safety Equipment: | Automatically-deploying inflatable life raft, life vests, fire suppression systems, emergency lighting, EPIRB |
| Communications Equipment: | VHF and SSB radios, satellite telephone |
| Navigation Equipment: | Global Positioning System units, radar, autopilot, LCD depth sounder/recorder Large desalination plant to make fresh water |
