Diving Support and Survey Vessel

Diving Support & Survey Vessel
DSV
DISCOVERY

Ouano Wharf,
E.C.Ouano Bldg,
Looc, Mandaue City,
CEBU, Philippines

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DSV "Discovery" is now in Indonesia on a long charter/lease-buy option to Arqueonautas Worldwide, a company specialising in archaeological survey and recovery work worldwide ...(www.arq.de).
It is hoped that Discovery will now alternate between working on archaeological projects both in Indonesia and the Philippines, working a programme of appropriate seasons.

DSV "Discovery" is an ex- Royal Navy Fleet Tender, specially converted in the mid-1990s into a Diving Support and Survey Vessel. The vessel is equipped with 'state of the art' survey and search electronics, an impressive array of diving equipment, and a large twin-lock recompression chamber.

The ship is now permanently based in the Philippines and Indonesia, and engaged in various maritime activities, including marine archaeological projects, commercial diving work, and diving charter.

DSV Discovery

DSV Discovery has a diverse programme of activities in the Philippines, including underwater archaeology projects in association with the National Museum of Manila, charters for technical mixed gas diving, extended and normal range air diving, environmental, reef, and whale shark watching charters in association with Coral Cay Conservation, scientific and oceanographic surveys, filming and documentary projects, and much more. The vessel is extremely well equipped and ideal for most tasks.

Charter rates are realistic and very competitive, with discounts and concessions for long term charters.
Feel free to e-mail us on offmarine@aol.com for a no obligation quotation. We are also open to proposals of selected joint projects or other possibilities.

DSV "Discovery" can accommodate up to 12 passengers and 8 permanent crew, and is well equipped for all the needs of "stay at sea" operations. Sometimes staying at sea for several weeks on projects in remote locations, the vessel has long range capability with her own water making/desalination equipment.

The Philippines is a beautiful archipelago consisting of 7108 islands, (7101 at high tide!), and has a wealth of history in its clear blue waters.

Many nations traded through Philippine waters in bygone eras, including the famous Spanish Manila Galleons, and also Chinese junks transporting rich cargoes of porcelain down to Malaysia for onward transit to the European market.