Description

Seren y Bae is a 2003-built, 18.6m UK Class V certified passenger vessel licensed to carry 50 passengers and 2 crew. Currently operating in Cardiff Bay, she is powered by twin Cummins 6BT engines driving UltraJet 305 waterjets, offering excellent maneuverability and shallow-draft capability for inland and enclosed waters.
Key onboard systems include a Raymarine Element GPS/chartplotter, depth sounder, all-round CCTV, and Standard Horizon VHF radios. Electrical systems are supported by a 35 kVA Isuzu generator, and safety equipment includes a 65-person liferaft, buoyancy aids, and a fixed CO? system in the machinery space.
The vessel holds valid MCA Class V certification with a recent out-of-water survey completed in March 2024. All safety checks and stability documentation are current and has a bottom waiver until 2028.
An ideal turn-key opportunity for charter, tour, or ferry service operations.

Specifications

Equipment

Manuals: Full set of machinery and safety operation manuals

Dry Dock Inspection: March 2024 (Bottom waiver valid until 2028)

Stability & Safety Compliance: Verified and up to date

Electrical Safety Check: Valid through May 2026

Navigation Equipment

GPS/Chartplotter: Raymarine Element GPS with integrated chartplotter

Depth Sounder: Installed

Compass: Standard magnetic

CCTV: All-round CCTV system for safety and security monitoring

Engine(s)

Main Engines:

Twin Cummins 6BT, 6-cylinder (2001)

Port Engine Hours: 8,221

Starboard Engine Hours: 10,738

Jet Drives: UltraJet 305

Generator: 35 kVA Isuzu 4BG, 11,405 hours

Steering: Jet propulsion for enhanced maneuverability

Electrical System: 220V onboard supply

Safety Equipment

Radios:

Icom Fixed VHF

2 x Standard Horizon HX300 handheld VHFs

Navigation Lights: Installed

Life-Saving Equipment
Liferaft: 1 x 65-person capacity (on hire)

Buoyancy Aids:

58 x Cosalt Centurion CEN 100 (adult)

Child-sized aids as needed

Lifebuoys: 4 (2 with lines, 2 with lights)

First Aid: Category 1 Medical First Aid box

Recovery Platform: Stern-mounted for MOB recovery

Fire Extinguishers:

Passenger Area: 2 x 6L Foam

Bridge: 2 x 2kg DCP + 1 x 2kg CO2

Galley: 1 x 2kg CO2

Fixed CO2 System: 2 x 10kg CO2 (machinery space, LR approved)

Detection & Alarm: Magfire MAG2 panel with EN54 detectors

Emergency Lighting: Installed

Engine Room Fire Rating: A15 compliant

Bilge Pumps: 2 x engine-driven

Fuel Shut-Offs: Remote stops in saloon

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