Originally built in France by Guy Couach, Nortada is a fully rebuilt fiberglass vessel serving as a dive live-aboard in the Galapagos Islands with capacity for 12 guests in four air conditioned triple cabins with twin lower berths and one single upper berth, each cabin has an en-suite bathroom.

Great option for running charter in small groups.

Nortada was custom build for diving with a spacious dive deck and outside shower.

Features

Charging station
Family cabins
Air conditioned saloon
Outside shower
Warm water showers
Camera station
Leisure deck
Wifi available

Air conditioned cabins
Audio & video entertainment
En-suite bathrooms
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Sun deck
Observation deck
Naturalist itinerary

Specifications

  
       Year built 
       1986 
  
     Year renovated 
     2014 
  
     Lenght 
     25.66 m / 84.19 ft 
  
     Beam 
     5.40 m / 17.72 ft 
  
     Cruising Speed 
     8 - 10 knots 
  
     Hull Type 
     Fiberglass 
  
     Engines 
      2 CUMMINS 6CTA8.3-M 255 HP / 190 kW
  
     Generators 
      2 KHOLER 28EOZD 38 HP / 28 kW 
  
     Compressors 
     2 NUVAIR MINI TECH 8040.2 5.5 HP 
  
     Nitrox Compressor 
     MARINE LP280 NUVAIR  D11-121-0020 10 HP 
  
     Water Capacity
     1,200 gallons / 4,543 litres
  
     Fuel Capacity 
     1,700 gallons / 6,435 litres 
  
     Electricity 
     110 & 220 V 
  
     Max Guests 
     12 
  
     Crew Capacity 
     6 crew members & 2 guides 
  
     Number of cabins 
     4 
  
     Deck Area 
     3 decks 
  
     Tenders 
     2,15 ft Nautica inflatable boats with 25 HP four stroke outboard engines

Deck Plans

UPPER DECK

Fly bridge and sun deck.

MAIN DECK

Bridge, Galley, Air Conditioned Dinning Room and Lounge. Dive platform, outside showers, camera tables and rebreather rinsing facilities.

LOWER DECK

Fully Air Condioned Cabins with two twin lower berths and one single upper berth, en-suite Bathroom, lockers and drawers.

Navigation & Safety Equipment

            
                Radar     Satelite & mobile phones     First aid kid
              
                Depth sounder     Bilge pump alarm     Fire alarm & fire extinguishers
              
                GPS     Search light     Crew trained in first aid
              
                Radio VHF / DSC / SSB     Engine room CCTV     Emergency flares
              
                E.P.I.R.B. Distress system     Oxygen     Life vests
              
                Emergency rafts

Food & Drinks

  
    Local Food     Vegan Food (Optional)     Free Soft Drinks
  
    Buffet Style     Vegetarian Food (Optional)     Beer Available
  
    Snacks all day     Welcome Cocktails     Wine Available

Nortada also supports specialized activities such as technical diving, private super yacht expeditions, enhanced privacy needs and other interest oriented departures.