Description

SM-3 NOORA is a 23.8-metre aluminium crew and passenger vessel built in 2017 by Ali & Sons Marine Engineering Factory in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and classed by Bureau Veritas.

The vessel offers seating for 30 passengers, accommodation for nine crew members, approximately 82 m² of deck space and a deck cargo capacity of 30 MT. A deck crane provides a lifting capacity of 3 tonnes at 2 metres and 1 tonne at 5.9 metres.

Power is provided by twin Baudouin 12M26.3 main engines, each producing 1,104 kW at 2,200 rpm, coupled to ZF 3050 A gearboxes and five-blade fixed-pitch propellers. Recorded running hours as at 3 September 2026 were 11,274 hours on the starboard engine and 11,298 hours on the port engine.

Electrical power is supplied by two Caterpillar C4.4 DIT 50 kVA, 380 V, 50 Hz generator sets. The starboard generator had recorded 8,507 hours since its September 2024 overhaul. The port generator had recorded 9,698 hours, with the replacement genset commissioned on 5 June 2024.

SM-3 NOORA has a maximum speed of approximately 18 knots, an economical speed of approximately 12 knots and an estimated range of 650 nautical miles. Fuel consumption is estimated at 180 litres per hour at economical speed and 300 litres per hour at maximum speed.

Tank capacities include 10,000 litres of fuel and 4,000 litres of fresh water. Navigation and communication equipment includes Koden and Icom radars, JMC GPS, Sailor and NSR VHF radios, an Icom IC-M710 MF/HF radio, Koden echo sounder, Autonautic compass, Saracom GMDSS and Jotron AIS.

Asking price: USD 1,250,000. A charter option may also be considered.

Specifications

Accommodation

Passenger seating is provided for 30 persons, with crew accommodation for nine persons.

Construction

Aluminium monohull built in 2017 by Ali & Sons Marine Engineering Factory in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Length overall is 23.80 metres, beam is 6.80 metres, depth is 3.25 metres and maximum draft is 1.35 metres.

Elevated view showing the aluminium hull, overall vessel arrangement and working deck.

Equipment

The vessel offers approximately 82 m² of working-deck area and a deck cargo capacity of 30 MT. The crane is rated for 3 tonnes at 2 metres and 1 tonne at 5.9 metres.

View of the aft working deck, which provides approximately 82 m² of deck area and capacity for up to 30 MT of deck cargo.

Navigation Equipment

Navigation equipment includes Koden and Icom radars, JMC GPS, Koden echo sounder and an Autonautic compass.

Engine(s)

Powered by two Baudouin 12M26.3 PRP diesel engines, each producing 1,104 kW at 2,200 rpm, approximately 1,500 hp. Recorded hours as at 3 September 2026 were 11,274 hours starboard and 11,298 hours port. The engines are coupled to ZF 3050 A gearboxes and five-blade fixed-pitch propellers.

Sails & Spars

Not applicable. SM-3 NOORA is a motor-powered commercial vessel.

Electrics

Electrical power is supplied by two Caterpillar C4.4 DIT generator sets, each rated at 50 kVA, 380 V and 50 Hz. The replacement port generator was commissioned on 5 June 2024.

Electronics

Communication and electronic equipment includes Sailor and NSR VHF radios, an Icom IC-M710 MF/HF radio, Saracom GMDSS and Jotron AIS.

Recreation Facilities (Toys)

Not applicable. The vessel is configured for commercial crew, passenger and deck-cargo operations.

Safety Equipment

Safety equipment inventory and certification details are available for inspection. Current quantities and validity dates should be confirmed from the vessel’s statutory records.

Certification

Classed with Bureau Veritas. IMO number 9820829, official number 8339, call sign A6E2032 and MMSI 471044000. Registered in Dubai, UAE. Current class and statutory certification status should be verified during inspection.

Charter Information

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