Comms
Cell phones, Sat phones (where permitted by
local authorities) VHF and SSB radio,
internal phone system, PA system and tannoy
system for navigation purposes.
Safety
Smoke detectors in all cabins and public
places, emergency lighting and generator,
fire pump, hydrants and hoses, fire
extinguishers, life jackets for all on board
and life rafts.
Navigation
Navigation lights, ships horn, searchlight,
GPS, Radar (where permitted by local
authorities).
Amenities
On
board laundry, bakery, fully equipped galley
and refrigeration units; air conditioning
for all inside areas.
Water
Treatment plants for desalination,
desedimentation and purification using UV
and osmosis.
Sewage
Microbiotic treatment plants.
Class
VIRES (Vietnam)
Flag
Country flags in areas of operation.
Insurance
Ship Owners UK: P&I policies with over USD45
million per vessel.
Crew
28
per vessel of mixed Asian nationalities.
Management
European expatriate experts employed
directly by Pandaw Cruises supervising
experienced Asian Pursers.
