She is based in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea in the South east of PNG and operates nearly 22 years as a liveaboard dive boat.
Owned and captained by Rob Van der Loos (Milne Bay Marine Charters), Alotau, Milne Bay Province, PNG; 18.3m x 6.4m (60’ x 21’); Main engine: 8LXB Gardner Diesel; Electronics: Radar, Echo Sounder, SSB Radio, VHF Radio, Auto Pilot, GPS; Accommodation for 10 persons; 5 twin share air-conditioned cabins, 2 bathrooms on top deck.
The Chertan, is a purpose-built dive boat, which began operations out of Alotau in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea and equipped with a full complement of crew including host and divemaster, Rob Van der Loos. Divings are mostly directed from the Chertan.
The vessel is the culmination of a dream for Van der Loos, who's had 22 years exploring the waters of Milne Bay
and beyond. It has given him a unique insight into the wonders of the area.
On board Chertan, the living is easy in her five comfortable double bunk cabins, each with it's own sink and storage space. All accommodations are air-conditioned. She is beautifully fitted out in local timber.
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Source: Company brochure and Web-site of her.