SMILE VIP

2018 Tân Viễn Đông 18m VR-Class High-Speed Dive & Passenger Vessel

Built 2018 | Commissioned 2020
For Sale | Nha Trang, Vietnam | USD 420,000

SMILE VIP is a professionally built, Vietnam Register–classed high-speed passenger vessel currently configured as a fully operational commercial dive charter platform.

Purpose-built by Cty TNHH TM Tân Viễn Đông (Vietnam) in 2018 and placed into commercial service in 2020, she is designed for reliable coastal operations with strong passenger capacity, efficient cruising speeds, and full onboard dive support capability.

For dive resort operators in Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, or Thailand, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a revenue-ready 18-metre platform without the long lead times and build risk associated with new construction.

Principal Specifications

• Builder: Tân Viễn Đông Trading Co., Ltd (Vietnam)

• Year Built: 2018

• Commissioned: 2020

• Classification: VRH HSC FRP / VRM HSC (Vietnam Register)

• Length Overall: 17.97 m

• Beam: 4.13 m

• Draft: 1.0 m

• Hull Material: FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic)

• Gross Tonnage (GT): 25

• Capacity: 3 crew + 19 passengers

• Operating Zone: Coastal (SB)

• Location: ANA Marina, Nha Trang, Vietnam

Certified as a high-speed passenger vessel and currently holding valid technical and environmental certification through February 2026.

Commercial Dive & Charter Capability

SMILE VIP has been operating as a professional diving and fishing charter vessel and is fully configured for commercial dive resort support:

• Spacious aft working deck designed for diver staging

• Storage capacity for up to 20 tanks

• 18 aluminium diving cylinders included

• BAUER Mariner 200 onboard air compressor (200 L/min fill rate)

• Stern-mounted tender boat for diver drop-offs and support

• 8 electric reel power outlets (convertible for additional equipment use)

Her layout supports efficient diver rotations, rapid tank refilling, and safe embarkation/disembarkation — ideal for:

• Daily dive charters

• Multi-site dive transfers

• Resort shuttle operations

• Liveaboard feeder operations

• Snorkel and eco-tourism excursions

Performance & Operating Efficiency

Powered by twin commercial-grade Yanmar diesels:

• 2 × YANMAR 6CXBM-GT

• 508 HP each (approx. 1,016 HP combined)

• Engine Nos: 4826 / 4827

• Port Hours: 2,920 hrs

• Starboard Hours: 3,780 hrs

The additional starboard hours reflect low-RPM compressor operation rather than high-speed running, resulting in reduced mechanical stress.

Cruising Speed: 12–15 knots
Maximum Speed: 20 knots
Fuel Consumption: Approx. 100–120 L/hour at cruise

This performance profile is well suited for:

• Island-hopping dive routes (Philippines / Indonesia)

• Inter-island resort transfers (Thailand)

• High-frequency daily dive operations (Vietnam coastal routes)

Professional Navigation Suite

Commercial-grade helm configuration including:

• FURUNO GP-7000F GPS Plotter & Fish Finder

• FURUNO FCV-588 Fish Finder

• FURUNO 1835 Radar

• FURUNO NAVnet vx2 Integrated Display

• MAROL AP35 Autopilot

Full offshore navigation capability suitable for coastal and nearshore commercial operations.

Safety, Certification & Compliance

SMILE VIP is certified under Vietnam Register High-Speed Craft regulations and includes:

• 24 adult life jackets

• 2 child life jackets

• 2 life rafts

• 4 lifebuoys

• Fixed and portable fire suppression systems

• CO₂ extinguishers

• Bilge pumping systems

• Oil-water separator tank

• Sewage holding tank

• Waste containment systems

• Deck pump-out connection

Certified passenger capacity: 19 persons

This regulatory foundation provides a strong base for:

• Re-flagging within ASEAN markets

• Export and re-registration

• Continued commercial operation in Vietnam

Strategic Value for Dive Resort Operators

For established or expanding dive operators, this vessel offers:

Immediate Revenue Generation

No refit required — compressor, tanks, safety gear and navigation systems already installed.

Proven Commercial Design

Originally registered as a high-speed passenger vessel, giving structural and regulatory robustness beyond typical leisure conversions.

Regional Flexibility

Well suited for:

• Vietnam coastal tourism expansion

• Philippine island chains

• Indonesian archipelago operations

• Thai Andaman and Gulf dive markets

Cost Advantage vs New Build

Replacement cost for an 18m VR-classed HSC vessel of this specification would be significantly higher today, with 12–18 month build timelines.

Asking Price

USD 420,000 (Negotiable)

Turn-key commercial dive charter vessel, fully operational and available for inspection in Nha Trang, Vietnam.