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Dune Black Manta

Dune Black Manta is listed for dive cruises in Maldives, accommodating up to 28 guests in 15 cabins.

Maldives

Published operator: Dune-World

Marketed for bookings

Length
42 m
Guests
28
Cabins
15
Built
2024
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Research reviewed 2026-10-18.

Dune Black Manta — vessel photograph
Vessel photograph · Image source

Published specifications

Vessel type
Dive liveaboard
Published status
Marketed for bookings
Length
42 m [1]
Beam
9 m [1]
Guests
28 [1]
Guest cabins
15 [1]
Year built
2024 [1]
Refit
2024 [1]
Speed
8 kn [1]
MMSI
455209250 [2]
Callsign
8QT7062 [2]
Nitrox
Free Nitrox
Internet
Free Internet
Former names
Noraya

Contact and booking links

Links lead to third-party operators or agents. This directory does not confirm departures or accept bookings.

On board

  • Free Internet
  • Spa
  • Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
  • Naturalist Guide
  • En-Suite bathrooms
  • Aircon Cabins
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
  • Warm Water Showers
  • Massage
  • Air Conditioned saloon
  • Sun Deck
  • Camera Station
  • Budget Friendly Cruise
  • Family Friendly Cruise
  • Stand Up Paddleboard
  • Kayaks On-Board
  • Seaview Cabins
  • Naturalist Itineraries
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Custom built for diving
  • Charging stations
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Library
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Audio & video entertainment
  • Smart Voyager accreditation
  • Observation Deck
  • Kayaks
  • BBQ Area
  • Available for Charter
  • Local & International Crew
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
  • Outside Showers
  • Leisure Deck
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar

Diving facilities

  • Free Nitrox
  • Shaded Diving Area
  • Rinse Hoses
  • Dive deck
  • Tenders for diving
  • Sidemount Diving

Published safety equipment

  • Radar
  • GPS
  • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
  • E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
  • Emergency Rafts
  • Life Vests
  • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
  • Oxygen
  • First Aid Kits
  • Fishfinder
  • Satellite & mobile phones
  • Bilge pump alarm
  • Search light
  • Engine room CCTV
  • Crew trained in first aid
  • Emergency flares

Source-linked research

The published details below include historical records and conflicting claims, with their original sources retained.

Published research for Dune Black Manta
DetailPublished information and source
Year built2024 [1]
Year renovated2024 [1]
Length42 meters [1]
Deck area450 sq. meters [1]
Beam9 meters [1]
Top speed10 [1]
Cruising speed8 [1]
Engines1X Doosan 800HP [1]
Max guests28 [1]
Number of cabins15 [1]
Number of bathrooms15 [1]
Tenders1X Yamaha 150 HP [1]
Water capacity10 tons [1]
Fuel capacity10 tons [1]
Freshwater maker12000L per day [1]
Booking-listed brand/operatorDune-World [1]
MMSI455209250 [2]
Call sign8QT7062 [2]
Radio registry vessel nameBlack Manta [2]
Radio registry entry number7865 [2]
Maldives vessel registration numberC9663B-10-10-T [2]
Radio registry length (m)42 [2]
Radio registry breadth (m)10.310 [2]
Former name in radio registryNoraya [2]
Company shown in radio registry Address fieldBlue Ocean Marine Pvt Ltd [2]
Operator websitehttps://liveaboard.dune-world.com/ [5]
Operator websitehttps://liveaboard.dune-world.com/boats/black-manta-liveaboard/ [3]

Sources

  1. Dune Black Manta — LiveAboard.com vessel listingBooking listing · accessed 2026-10-17
  2. Communications Authority of Maldives — Black Manta radio entry 7865Government radio registry · accessed 2026-10-18
  3. DUNE — Black Manta vessel pageoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  4. Bluewater Dive Travel — Black Manta, former Norayabooking · accessed 2026-10-18
  5. Dune-World — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18