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.
