Tubbataha Liveaboard
About M/Y Sakura
Originally built in 1995 and then rebuilt in 2006, M/Y Sakura is a trimaran vessel that sleeps 11 guests.
She has two 4 berth dorms as well as a small single and double berth cabin.
The boat has large decks on either side to assist in ease of kitting up and preparing for the dives.
Crew
Our dive masters are very experienced and knowledgeable about the site – in fact, one of our dive masters has a reef named after him in Palawan ?
Ever helpful, with good spotting skills, they will ensure that you dont miss anything
Also, with a diver to Dive master ratio of 5:1, you will get personal attention from the crew
Specification
| Name / Call sign | M/Y Sakura – DUH-2483 |
|---|---|
| Flag & Port of Registry | Philippines– Puerto Princesa, Palawan |
| Type of Vessel | Multihull charter vessel |
| Main Activity | Diving charters and tours |
| Off. N° | PALN 000001 |
| Classification Society | Philippine Maritime Industry Authority |
| G.R.T./NT/CLASS | 32.76GRT/15.36NT |
| Place & Year of Built | Taytay- Palawan 1995/rebuilt 2007-Cebu |
| Material | Fibreglass over wood |
| Main Engine | 1 x Mitsubishi 6D20 diesel inline 6 cyl diesel |
| Aux motor | 1 x 90hp diesel motor in outrigger |
| Propulsion | Single screw via Twin Disc MG-509 transmission |
| Consumption | 25 l /h at 10kts – 30 l/h at 12.5 kts |
| Generators | 2 x 3kva genset 2 x 1kva genset 300w solar system 12v/220v inverter system |
| Diesel Capacity | 1200 litres |
| Fresh water Capacity | 2200 litres |
| Accommodations | 11 berths in 4 cabins, excluding crew |
| Ablutions | 2 heads with showers midships, 1 shower on rear deck |
| Safety Equipments | As per the safe manning certificate, 20 lifevests and life boat |
| Navigation/Electronics | Furuno 1650 plotter/sounder/GPS. Hummingbird fish finder. Furuno 1623 16nm radar |
| Communications | Raymarine VHF, Icom SSB, 2 x Kenwood handsets |
| Diving Gear | 2 x ColtriSub 12m3 compressors, 2 x 5.2m RIB (25hp), 30 12L aluminum dive cylinders. |