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Spoilsport

Spoilsport is listed for liveaboard trips in Australia. Published capacity is 28 guests in 14 cabins.

Australia

Published operator: Mike Ball Dive Expeditions [2]

Marketed for bookings

Length
30.0 m
Guests
28
Cabins
14
Built
1989
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Research reviewed 2026-10-18.

Spoilsport — vessel photograph
Vessel photograph · Vessel listing image supplied by LiveAboard.com

Published specifications

Vessel type
Twin-hull dive vessel
Published status
Marketed for bookings
Length
30.0 m [1]
Beam
10.5 m [1]
Guests
28 [1]
Guest cabins
14 [1]
Crew
12 [2]
Year built
1989 [5]
Refit
2014 [1]
Speed
12 kn [4]
Flag
Australia [3]
MMSI
503686000 [3]
Callsign
VZQ4769 [3]
Nitrox
Nitrox available [1]
Identity checked
2026-10-17

Contact and booking links

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

On board

  • Naturalist Guide
  • En-Suite bathrooms
  • Aircon Cabins
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
  • Warm Water Showers
  • Air Conditioned saloon
  • Sun Deck
  • Camera Station
  • Seaview Cabins
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Custom built for diving
  • Charging stations
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Observation Deck
  • BBQ Area
  • Available for Charter
  • Local & International Crew
  • Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
  • Leisure Deck
  • Daily housekeeping

Diving facilities

  • Nitrox available
  • Shaded Diving Area
  • DIN Adaptors
  • Tech diving
  • Rebreather Support
  • 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
  • Satellite & mobile phones
  • Bilge pump alarm
  • Search light
  • 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 Spoilsport
DetailPublished information and source
Year built1990 [1]
Year renovated2014 [1]
Length30 meters [1]
Beam10.5 meters [1]
Top speed15 knots [1]
Cruising speed10 knots [1]
Engines2 x 354 KW Detroit 60 series [1]
Max guests28 [1]
Number of cabins14 [1]
Number of bathrooms14 [1]
Tenders2 inflatables [1]
Water capacity8000 liters [1]
Fuel capacity12'000 liters [1]
Freshwater maker10'00 liters per day [1]
AmenitiesNaturalist Guide; En-Suite bathrooms; Aircon Cabins; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly; Warm Water Showers; Air Conditioned saloon; Sun Deck; Camera Station; Seaview Cabins; Non-Smoking Rooms; Custom built for diving; Charging stations; Indoor Saloon; Outdoor Dining; Observation Deck; BBQ Area; Available for Charter; Local & International Crew; Separate Rinse for u/w Camera; Leisure Deck; Daily housekeeping [1]
Dive facilitiesNitrox available; Shaded Diving Area; DIN Adaptors; Tech diving; Rebreather Support; Rinse Hoses; Dive deck; Tenders for diving; Sidemount Diving [1]
Safety equipmentRadar; GPS; Radio VHF/DSC/SSB; E.P.I.R.B. Distress System; Emergency Rafts; Life Vests; Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers; Oxygen; First Aid Kits; Satellite & mobile phones; Bilge pump alarm; Search light; Crew trained in first aid; Emergency flares [1]
operatorMike Ball Dive Expeditions [2]
mmsi503686000 [3]
callsignVZQ4769 [3]
flagAustralia [3]
Crew12 [2]
Vessel typeTwin-hull dive vessel [2]
Crew scopeTwelve people, including dive team, master, chef and host. [2]
Speed (knots)12 [4]
Year built1989 [5]
Australian official number853355 [5]
Registered home portTownsville [5]
Registry snapshotPublic register updated 7 October 2026; ship entry records completion in 1989. [5]
Build-year corroborationOperator timeline dates construction of Spoilsport to 1989 and expansion to Cairns to 1990. [6]
Operator contact pagehttps://www.mikeball.com/contact-us/ [7]
Operator emailmarketing@mikeball.com [7]
Operator emailresv@mikeball.com [7]
Operator facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/MikeBallDiveExpeditions [7]
Operator phone+61 7 4053 0500 [7]
Operator websitehttps://www.mikeball.com/ [8]
Operator websitehttps://www.mikeball.com/spoilsport-liveaboard/ [2]
Operator youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/mikeballdiveexpeditions [7]

Sources

  1. Spoilsport vessel listing and specificationsbooking · accessed 2026-10-17
  2. Mike Ball Dive Expeditions official vessel informationoperator · accessed 2026-10-17
  3. VesselFinder Spoilsport identity profileCommercial vessel directory · accessed 2026-10-17
  4. Spoilsport — vessel specificationsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  5. AMSA — Spoilsport Australian ship register entrygovernment registry · accessed 2026-10-18
  6. Mike Ball Dive Expeditions — company timelineoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  7. Mike Ball Dive Expeditions — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  8. Mike Ball Dive Expeditions — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18