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Fiji Aggressor Dive Cruise

Vessel Info

On June 12, 1997, the newly constructed Fiji Aggressor cruised from Nichols Brothers Shipyard on Whidbey Island, Washington bound for Fiji, where it offers guests the ultimate diving adventure in the "Soft Coral Capital of the World." The Fiji Aggressor is an 106-foot, 16-passenger catamaran built and powered for comfort, safety and stability. She is diesel-powered, cruises at 18 knots and has 110-volt power on board. The Fiji Aggressor has a wide 30-foot beam.

Eight luxurious staterooms are located on the main level. Each carpeted stateroom features a queen-sized bed with single berth above, a vanity with lavatory, a large window, individual climate control and private head and shower. Traveling toward the stern of the Fiji Aggressor, guests enter the large dive deck. This is the area where divers suit up and prepare their gear. Each diver has his own personal dive station complete with seat and locker.

Dive Facilities

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Most dives are made from the high-speed, jet-driven skiff. The 30-foot skiff accommodates all divers. Each diver has a tank rack and seat on the skiff. All tanks are filled in place on the skiff with either air or nitrox. Divers board the skiff at deck level then the skiff is lowered into the water by a hydraulic lift.

After the dive is made, the skiff cruises into the lift and returns to deck level where guests safely disembark. Divers can rinse off with two freshwater showers on the dive deck. A dive briefing area, camera table with low-pressure air hoses, camera rinse tank, head and E-6 photo lab are all part of the roomy dive deck. 

General Facilities & Services

A few steps up from the dive deck on the second level is the salon, dining area and indoor/outdoor wet bar. The salon is an attractively furnished area designed for comfort and relaxation. The entertainment center features a large screen TV, VCR with all video camera capabilities, CD player and a well-stocked library of books and magazines, videos, compact discs and slides. A full-service indoor/outdoor bar is open 24 hours a day. The bar, a popular gathering place, is constructed of solid teak and has retractable windows for a fresh open air feeling. Three large dining tables are also part of this huge room. 
Handicapped Divers
The Fiji Aggressor is a handicapped-accessible live-aboard, complete with HSA certified instructors and dive buddies, a specially-designed hydraulic wheelchair elevator and shower stalls with seats. Dive lockers, padded seats, camera tables, tank racks, low gunwales and retractable ladders all help assure everyone's carefree diving. The Kona Aggressor II is also a barrier-free live-board.

Specifications

  • Length: 106'  Beam:  30  Draft: 4' 6"
  • 5000 gallons fuel
  • 2000 gallon water storage
  • 2 x 1200 gallon per day water maker
  • 3600 mile cruising range

Equipment 

  • 2 x Caterpillar 3412 Diesel engines, 1015 horsepower, maximum speed - 22 knots

  • 2 x 55 KW generator sets

  • 2 x E3 Poseidon 320 compressors

  • 1 x GPS 5200 DX Magellan satellite navigation system

  • Propelled by 2 Hamilton 211 water jets

  • 1 x Koden radar

  • 1 x Furuno depth sounder

  • Weather facsimile

  • 1 x Compunav auto pilot

  • 1 x Icom VHF radio

  • 1 x Icom SSB radio

  • 1 x 30' Jet drive support skiff for 16 passengers

  • Full complement of safety equipment - U.S. Coast Guard approved 

  • Fire detection system

 

Amenities 

  • 8 staterooms with a single and queen size berth

  • Private shower and head for each stateroom

  • Fully equipped dining salon and lounge with modern galley

  • Entertainment center with TV, video and stereo

  • Retractable dive platform (16' x 12') with 2 ladders

  • Equipped to dive 16 passengers comfortably

  • Independent dive lockers with vertical tank racks

  • Large partially shaded sundeck with wet bar and barbecue for outdoor dining

  • Complete photo center with E-6 processing lab and camera work table

  • Hot tub spa for 6 people

  • Video Center

  • Handicapped Accessible