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Mermaid I

Mermaid I is advertised for overnight dive or charter trips in Indonesia. Published capacity: 15 guests in 8 cabins.

Indonesia

Published operator: Mermaid Liveaboards

Marketed for bookings

Length
28 m
Guests
15
Cabins
8
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Research reviewed 2026-10-18.

Mermaid I — vessel photograph
Vessel photograph · Published vessel image; see source list

Published specifications

Vessel type
Dive liveaboard
Published status
Marketed for bookings
Registered name
MERMAID 1
Length
28 m [1]
Beam
7 m [1]
Draft
2.5 m [4]
Guests
15 [1]
Guest cabins
8 [1]
Hull
Steel [4]
Speed
9.5 kn [1]
Flag
Indonesia
IMO
8987761 [3]
MMSI
525024135 [3]
Callsign
YB5357 [3]
Nitrox
Nitrox available
Internet
Free Internet [1]
Identity checked
2026-10-17

Published ownership

PT. INDONESIA LIVEBOARDS [5]

Basis: Raja Ampat Tourism Office vessel-owner list for 2024, published by BPS in 2025, table 7.4 row 104, printed page 201. Dated administrative tourism claim; not a current flag-state ownership certificate.

As of: 2024

Ownership and the advertised operator are separate roles. Historical records remain dated claims.

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
  • En-Suite bathrooms
  • Aircon Cabins
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
  • Warm Water Showers
  • Air Conditioned saloon
  • Sun Deck
  • Camera Station
  • Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
  • Kayaks On-Board
  • Seaview Cabins
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Custom built for diving
  • Charging stations
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Laundry Service
  • Library
  • Audio & video entertainment
  • Observation Deck
  • BBQ Area
  • Local & International Crew
  • Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
  • Outside Showers
  • Leisure Deck
  • Daily housekeeping

Diving facilities

  • Nitrox available
  • Shaded Diving Area
  • DIN Adaptors
  • Rinse Hoses
  • Dive deck
  • Tenders for diving

Published safety equipment

  • Radar
  • GPS
  • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
  • Life Vests
  • Oxygen

Source-linked research

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

Published research for Mermaid I
DetailPublished information and source
Listed supplier / operatorMermaid Liveaboards [1]
Length28 meters [1]
Beam7 meters [1]
Top speed12 knots [1]
Cruising speed9.5 knots [1]
EnginesHino 2 x 450 HP [1]
Max guests15 [1]
Number of cabins8 [1]
Number of bathrooms10 [1]
Tenders2 x 4.2m / ladders [1]
Water capacity20'000 liters [1]
Fuel capacity18'000 liters [1]
Freshwater makerYes [1]
AmenitiesFree Internet; En-Suite bathrooms; Aircon Cabins; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly; Warm Water Showers; Air Conditioned saloon; Sun Deck; Camera Station; Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio; Kayaks On-Board; Seaview Cabins; Non-Smoking Rooms; Custom built for diving; Charging stations; Indoor Saloon; Laundry Service; Library; Audio & video entertainment; Observation Deck; BBQ Area; Local & International Crew; Separate Rinse for u/w Camera; Outside Showers; Leisure Deck; Daily housekeeping [1]
Diving facilitiesNitrox available; Shaded Diving Area; DIN Adaptors; Rinse Hoses; Dive deck; Tenders for diving [1]
Safety/navigation equipmentRadar; GPS; Radio VHF/DSC/SSB; Life Vests; Oxygen [1]
Food and drink optionsAl Fresco Dining; Vegan Options; Vegetarian Options; Free Soft Drinks; Beer available; Wine Available; Fine Wines Selection; Snacks All Day; Buffet style; Western Food; Local Food [1]
Advertised itinerary examplesAmbon - Banda Sea - Raja Ampat (Ambon - Sorong); Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong); 20% Off: Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong); Raja Ampat - Halmahera - Lembeh (Sorong - Manado); 10% Off: Lembeh - Togian - Lembeh with Whale Sharks (Bitung - Bitung); Lembeh - Togian - Lembeh with Whale Sharks (Bitung - Bitung); Lembeh - Halmahera - Raja Ampat (Manado - Sorong) [1]
Example dated fareEUR 5000 advertised for 2026-11-16 to 2026-11-27 (P12D); listing snapshot 2026-10-17, availability and inclusions need reconfirmation. [1]
Official operator websitehttps://www.mermaid-liveaboards.com [2]
Published business emailinfo@mermaid-liveaboards.com [2]
MMSI525024135 [3]
IMO number8987761 [3]
Call signYB5357 [3]
Reported flagIndonesia [3]
Identity comparison particularsVessel Name: MERMAID 1; AIS Type: Unknown; Ship Type: Passenger Ship; Length / Beam: 30 / 6 m; Length Overall (m): 27.00; Beam (m): 6.00; Year of Build: 2000 [3]
Published ownershipPT. INDONESIA LIVEBOARDS [5]
ownerAsOf2024 [5]
ownerSourceUrlhttps://rajaampatkab.bps.go.id/en/publication/2025/02/28/2462e3a5e4615f674f774e1e/raja-ampat-regency-in-figures-2025.html [5]
ownerBasisRaja Ampat Tourism Office vessel-owner list for 2024, published by BPS in 2025, table 7.4 row 104, printed page 201. Dated administrative tourism claim; not a current flag-state ownership certificate. [5]
Tourism-office owner claim (2024)PT. INDONESIA LIVEBOARDS; table 7.4 row 104, printed p. 201. [5]
Dated operation-list evidenceVessel name appears in Raja Ampat Tourism Office list for 2025 (table 7.4, pp. 210–215). This does not establish present activity or ownership. [6]
Draft (m)2.5 [4]
Hull materialSteel [4]
Operator URLhttps://www.mermaid-liveaboards.com/boat/mermaid-i/ [4]
Fuel capacity23,000 litres [4]
Fresh water capacity30,000 litres [4]
Operator contact pagehttps://www.mermaid-liveaboards.com/contact-us/ [7]
Operator emailinfo@mermaid-liveaboards.com [7]
Operator emailinfo@mmc-marine.com [8]
Operator emailinfo@pt.indo-liveaboards.com [8]
Operator facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Mermaid-Liveaboards-Asias-Premier-Liveaboard-Fleet/163372324546 [7]
Operator instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/mermaidliveaboards/ [7]
Operator phone+62 (0)361 285 054 [7]
Operator phone+62 (0)811 386 940 [7]
Operator phone+62 (0)8133 777 8077 [7]
Operator websitehttps://www.mermaid-liveaboards.com/ [9]
Operator websitehttps://www.mermaid-liveaboards.com/boat/mermaid-i/ [4]
Operator whatsapp+62 (0)811 386 940 [7]
Operator whatsapp+62 (0)8133 777 8077 [7]
Operator xhttps://twitter.com/MermaidLOB [7]
Operator youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/user/LiveaboardsMermaid [7]

Sources

  1. Mermaid I — vessel specifications and booking listingbooking · accessed 2026-10-17
  2. Mermaid I — official vessel informationoperator · accessed 2026-10-17
  3. Mermaid I — VesselFinder identityvessel-directory · accessed 2026-10-17
  4. Mermaid I — liveaboard identity corroborationidentity-corroboration · accessed 2026-10-17
  5. BPS Raja Ampat Regency in Figures 2025 — tourism vessel ownership tablegovernment-statistics · accessed 2026-10-18
  6. BPS Raja Ampat Regency in Figures 2026 — 2025 tourism vessel listgovernment-statistics · accessed 2026-10-18
  7. Mermaid Liveaboards — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  8. Mermaid Liveaboards — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  9. Mermaid Liveaboards — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18