... at the heart of the Mekong delta
The original Bassac, built in the hull of a rice transporting barge, is a snug ship sized right for a family excursion or a group of friends, who will love to appropriate it for the duration of their journey.
Bassac I is a green ship. It treats its waste water and recycles the waste heat from the engine. It is qualified as a first-class river vessel VR-SI.
Maximum 12 passengers
4 Twin, with private access and en suite bathroom
2 Double, slightly smaller, with private access and en suite bathroom
24m long, all wood, two passenger decks
Dining room and bar on the main deck
Sundeck at the front upper deck
Dining area at the rear upper deck
Ship | Bassac I |
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Flag | Việt Nam |
Class | VR-SI river cruiser |
Displacement | 115 metric tons |
Length overall | 80' / 24m |
Beam | 18' / 5.50m |
Draft | 5'4" / 1.80m at half-load |
Propulsion | Caterpillar 6L, 14.6l, 400BHP |
Navigation | Can operate by night and in bad weather |
Autonomy | 7 days cruise |
Power | |
Power production | 2 x 20kVA |
Standard | 220V, 50Hz |
Availability | 24 hours a day |
Alternate power | Heat exchanger on the engine for hot water |
Water | |
Availability | 24 hours a day |
Stored water | 6 metric tons |
Source | City water |
Automatic decantation and filtration system with UV lamp | |
Safety | |
Fire detection | Smoke detectors in all cabins |
Fire fighting | Sprinklers in all cabins |
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 |