Cairns-based MV Miss Rankin is ideal for a range of research charter boat requirements. Owner and skipper Tony Collins has completed many successful research charters, which include but are not limited to, bathymetric survey, hydrographic survey, sampling to 3,000m, sediment trap deployment and recovery, and plankton net deployment. The boat has 3-phase 415 volt power for operating large machinery, and a 11 CFM compressor on board.
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An extensive refit and refurbishment in 2024, has the MV Miss Rankin prepped to be your mothership. Her home port is Cairns and she has a range of 4,000 nautical miles, carrying 32,000L of water with a 180L/hour desalinator. She accommodates up to 12 guests in 8 spacious air-conditioned twin cabins. MV Miss Rankin has a large indoor open plan saloon plus an undercover outdoor dining area, with tables and seating.
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When you want a bespoke Cairns private charter boat experience, delivered by a team who have consistently raised the bar in customer service, you want All Marine Charters. Prior to relocating to Cairns, Tony and Lorraine Collins ran a very successful liveaboard dive operation in PNG, which provided 4 to 12 + day trips exploring outer reefs, the Sepik River and more. Customer service and satisfaction are paramount.
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Our Cairns charter boat is perfect for media charters of all descriptions. It has a large dive deck and ladder, providing easy water entry and exit, plus freshwater equipment tanks. MV Miss Rankin has the latest navigation and safety equipment and her skipper is highly experienced at the planning and delivery of charter boat operations, to a range of destinations. Plenty of single phase 240v power outlets and a large back deck and cargo hold for equipment storage.
More InfoWhen you choose All Marine Charters as your preferred Cairns charter boat supplier, you can be assured of professional, efficient service, provided by an experienced team with a commitment to exceeding expectations, safety and compliance. While we specialise in research charters, scientific expeditions, exploration and environmental monitoring and reporting, we also have the expertise and capabilities to provide exceptional mother shipping services and private charters for snorkeling, fishing, exploring and more. Our team are flexible and collaborative in approach and will tailor deliverables to meet your needs, whether that is a complete hire package including boat, crew, food and fuel, or boat plus crew only.
The 29m (100ft) steel boat, MV Miss Rankin, has lived many lives, including that of a liveaboard dive boat, mining operation vessel and scientific research vessel. She provides a stable ride and has a relatively shallow draft, which when combined with Tony’s skills at navigating narrow rivers and the open ocean, enables us to get you where you need to be. Based in Cairns, the MV Miss Rankin was refurbished in 2024 and comfortably accommodates a maximum of 18 passengers, 12 guests and 6 crew. She holds 32,000L of water and has a 180L/hour desalinator and 4,000 nautical mile range. There’s no maximum charter length and our Cairns charter boat operations service a range of destinations, including but not limited to, the Great Barrier Reef, Western Cape and Gulf, across the Torres Strait Islands and Papua New Guinea. For more information on our Cairns charter boat services please contact Tony on +61 405 071 775, Lorraine on +61 406 683 727 or email info@allmarinecharters.com.au
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