‘Port Venture’ is a 18.2m Whale Watching Boat, currently in operation out of Port Macquarie on the East Coast of Australia.
This vessel was constructed at Marine Engineering Consultants P/L on the Gold Coast to the new Australian NSCV rules for coastal services carrying 100 passengers and 150 pax in smooth waters.
Features include; Ample whale watching space, wheelchair friendly lower deck, excellent sea keeping, stable viewing platform, boom net and fuel efficient hull.
| Length (loa) | 18.21 Metres |
| Length (nscv) | 17.48 Metres |
| Length (lwl) | 17.20 Metres |
| Beam | 7.00 Metres |
| Depth | 2.11 Metres |
| Draft | 1.40 Metres |
| Passengers | 100 Pax (Class 1C) 150 Pax (Class 1D) |
| Power | 1 x 25 kva Cummins |
| Speed (loaded) | 24.5 Knots |
