The long-range expedition vessel, Maria Cleofas, is the perfect balance of ruggedness and comfort. Adept at leading tactical adventures, conducting research projects and providing media hosting from the ocean’s most remote edge to the largest seaboard metropolis.
The 128-foot Maria Cleofas is an unparalleled advanced expedition utility vessel. From the hull up, she was carefully designed as a luxurious, long- range surf-access craft, equipped to take elite crews to the most remote frontiers. The significance of this design lies in the vessel’s ability to provide unrivaled seaworthiness, comfort and enjoyment to guests, research teams and film crews. The Maria Cleofas carries 55,000 gallons of fuel providing a 12,000 mile range with the capacity to make 3,000 gallons of fresh water a day this vessel offers access with extended stays to remote and often otherwise inaccessible destinations around the globe.
After a successful King Crab career in the Bering Sea’s deadliest fishery, the Maria Cleofas was transformed into the finest long-range, ocean–roving powerhouse in her class. With ample deck space and a five ton crane this is the perfect platform to launch and support ocean specific vessels and advanced technical equipment. As a single engine long range vessel her costs of operation are substantially lower than other vessels of similar size. The Maria Cleofas is immaculately outfitted with six double occupancy state rooms featuring en- suite bath, sundeck lounge bar and dining area, home theater, editing suite, 24’ Willard RHIB, 21’ Greenough Surf Skiff, 18’ Nautica RHIB and two Yamaha Waverunners providing you with a 5-star explorer for professional or private use.
Our private administration and engineering team overseas all management, scheduling, crewing, maintenance and other aspects of keeping the Maria Cleofas true to all adventure-finding missions and goals. Together they represent a seasoned professional crew of the most qualified ocean oriented people. They possess an intimate knowledge of the design and hands- on experience in the construction of the Maria Cleofas as well as years of experience running charters in remote locations.
The Maria Cleofas has proven herself in the most extreme conditions. She is the most stable and seaworthy vessel in her class and is perfectly primed for the adventures ahead.
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The working deck of the Maria Cleofas is designed for maximum function in a defined space. It measures 36ft long by 32 feet wide.
The five ton knuckle crane booms out to 51 feet. It is a work horse and securely lifts the ship’s game boats and tenders onto and off of the deck. The cradles system on deck can be modified to accommodate a wide range of water craft. There is also a protected area where a saltwater wet lab can be created.
The Maria Cleofas is a 131 foot research vessel designed to support an 12 person marine research team. The 10.080 kW PV Array consisting of 36 each 280 watt PV modules, (12 x Series, 3 x parallel) has been specified to offset diesel generator fuel costs by supporting all of the vessel’s critical electrical loads during daytime hours. A 4,734 amp hour VRLA 48 VDC battery system is used to absorb the heavy current draw from larger inductive loads such as air conditioning and refrigeration.
Note: Specifications and equipment availability subject to change without notice.
