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Why Cruise with Malu Ventures?
Local knowledge of Torres Strait waters
Understanding of Torres Strait Islander protocol and customs
Tailored charters to suit your needs
Competitive prices
Fast, reliable and comfortable service
All meals included
About
Malu Ventures is a Torres Strait Islander family owned and operated charter boat business with it’s base in the Torres Strait.
With over 30 years maritime experience in the various fisheries in the Torres Strait, the crew is guaranteed to provide you with a memorable venture on board the vessel Nekana II.
The Nekana II was built in 1998 and has been kept in pristine condition by it’s owners. It was purchased by the skipper in 2019 and since then worked primarily in the commercial fishing industry in the Torres Strait.
Malu Ventures is providing the Nekana II as a charter vessel to support businesses within the Torres Strait, and also enable visitors to the region an opportunity to experience the beauty and diversity within Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait).
Your Skipper: James Mills
James, the owner/skipper of Nekana II, is an Indigenous Torres Strait Islander with close connections to Torres Strait land and sea. He has been a commercial fisherman in the Torres Strait since 1995, and full-time in the industry since 2012.
Over the years he has gained extensive experience in working throughout the Torres Strait region and is familiar with the diverse weather and sea patterns that exist in this area. He will ensure that your trip is memorable for all the right reasons!
The Nekana II
Survey classes and Certificate of Operation
1C for 34 pax 2 x crew
2C for 8 pax 2 x crew
3C for 10 crew
Berths: 10
Design: Conquest
Material: GRP
Measured Length: 18.2m
Beam: 5.39m
Draft: 1.7m
Main Engines: 2 x MTU 8V 183 TE 92 (490kw@ 2300 rpm
Genset: MASE 25KVa
Cruise Speed: 10 knots
Max speed: 18 knots
Fuel capacity: 4000 litres
Additional fuel for extended voyages: 2600 litres
Range: 430nm with 10% reserve fuel capacity (28 hrs steaming at 12 knots)
Extended range: 712nm with 10% reserve fuel capacity (47 hrs steaming at 12 knots)
Freshwater storage capacity: 1000 litres
Desalinator: produces 90 litres/hr
Refrigeration: 80 litre freezer and 80 litre fridge in galley. 2 x 300 litre box freezers available if required.
Cooking facilities: oven, BBQ, 4 plate stove top and grill plate
Air-conditioning: split system supplying cool comfort in each berth and throughout vessel
Toilet: x 1
Shower: x 1 with hot water system
Dive compressor for scuba tanks: Bauer Mariner 250
Storage racks for scuba tanks: this is available on request
Safety equipment: full compliment of safety equipment including 3 x 12 person liferafts.
Security cameras: x 4 situated in engine room and back deck so that these areas can be monitored from the helm at all times
Office Hours
- Mon - Sat
- -
- Sunday
- Closed
Where to find us
Thursday Island Harbour
admin@maluventures.com.au
Mobile: 0459 539 653
Acknowledgement
Malu Ventures acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Land and Sea within the 5 island clusters of Zenadth Kes. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge all members of the communities within which we live and work; the Gudaw Maluligal Nation (Top Western Islands), Maluligal Nation (Western Islands), Kemer Kemer Meriam Nation (Eastern Islands), Kulkalgal Nation (Central Islands) and the Kaiwalagal Kaurareg Aboriginal Nation (Inner Islands). We acknowledge the Gudang People and all Traditional Custodians and Native Title Holders of Pajinka and Cape York. We recognize all First Nations people and their continuing connection to land and sea, their cultural heritage and belief systems that span past, present and future generations.