Flag:
Vietnam
Class: VR-SI, river cruiser
Displacement: 107 metric tons
Length: 80' / 24.40m
Beam" 18' / 5.50m
Draft: 4'10" / 1.50m half-loaded
Propulsion: Caterpillar 14,6 liters, 400 BHP, built to
run 5000 hours per year
Navigation: Can operate by night and in bad weather
Autonomy: 7 days cruise
Cabin:
Bassac I: 6 cabins in the front of the main deck: 4 with
twin bedding, 2 with a double bed.
Bassac
II: 12 nicely decorated cabins, each with air-con and a
private bathroom, and features a 500 sqft restaurant
that opens all around, a large galley, a small office
room and 1500 sqft of upper deck, mostly covered.
Bassac
III: 12 nicely decorated cabins, each with air-con and a
private bathroom, and features a 500 sqft restaurant
that opens all around, a large galley, a small office
room and 1500 sqft of upper deck, mostly covered.
The
comfortable cabins are set in the front of the Bassac I
and well insulated so as to provide the passengers with
a good night's sleep even if under way.
They
are entirely fitted with wood, and equipped as rooms in
a good hotel.
Restaurant
& Bar
The
250 square feet at the stern of the main deck
accommodate the restaurant and the bar can be completely
opened to outside for you to enjoy the evening.
Upper Deck
700
square feet, partly shaded.
The
front is fit for sunbathing and rest on sunbathing
couches;
The
small bar at the back welcomes you for a drink outside
as the sun sets.
Nearly
all of the Bassac I is accessible to the public,
including the galley, which is the right venue for
Vietnamese cuisine workshops to take place.
Each
passenger can opt to join with the group in one of the
common rooms, or look for a place to stay by oneself.
Kayaking
Exploring the Mekong Delta with kayak along the small
canal and arrayos.
Utilities
Energy
Overall power production capacity: 2x35 kVA, and
according to Vietnam's power standard 220V, 50Hz.
A large isobaric water heater.All electrical services
are available at any time, as well as hot water.
Water
10 metric tons of fresh water on board
on board water treatment plant for river water use
on-board septic tanks for environment-friendlinessThe
Bassac II features a fresh water autonomy of about a
week, with a large store and the capability to produce
its own water.
Safety
Smoke detectors in all cabins, redundant fire fighting
pumps, three monitors with fire hoses;
Fire extinguishers: CO2 and powder;
emergency lighting and alarm on a separate source of
power
Safety jackets for all the board, safety buoys, rafts,
longboat.
