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The Bassac II was designed in-house by TransMékong to meet the demands of river discovery cruises. It harbors redundant propulsion and power generator; river water and waste water treatment, and a galley to serve up to 37.
With a large covered upper deck, a lounge and wide gangways, it is comfortable and can host a meal for the passengers of two ships. Access on board is broad and steady, and elderly or partly disabled passengers are safe.
Maximum 20 passengers
4 Twin, main deck, with private access and en suite bathroom
4 Double, main deck, with private access and en suite bathroom
2 Double, upper deck, with en suite bathroom
32m long, all wood, two passenger decks
Dining room and bar on the main deck
Lounge cum dining room on the upper deck
Shaded dining area on the rear upper deck
Sundeck on the front upper deck
Ship | Bassac II |
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Flag | Việt Nam |
Class | VR-SII river cruiser |
Displacement | 230 metric tons |
Registered tonnage | 237 GRT |
Length overall | 105' / 32m |
Beam | 25' / 7.80m |
Draft | 4'2" / 1.30m at half-load |
Propulsion | 2 x Cummins 6L, 12l atmospheric engines, 290BHP, 5000 hours per year |
Navigation | Can operate by night and in bad weather |
Autonomy | 7 days cruise |
Power | |
Power production | 2 x 35kVA |
Standard | 220V, 50Hz |
Availability | 24 hours a day |
Water | |
Availability | 24 hours a day |
Stored water | 12 metric tons |
Source | Automatic decantation and filtration system with UV lamp |
City water | |
Safety | |
Fire detection | Smoke detectors in all cabins |
Fire fighting | Redundant pumping system, w/wo electrical power |
Fire hydrants, hoses and lances | |
Fire extinguishers, ABC powder and CO2 | |
Floatation devices | Longboat, life vests, buoys w/wo lifeline |