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Valhalla

Former naval vessel converted between 2012 and 2017 for liveaboard diving. Six twin-bunk cabins serve northern European itineraries.

Scapa Flow, Scotland · Shetland, Scotland · Norway

Published operator: Orkney and Shetland Charters [1]

Marketed by operator

Length
23.95 m
Guests
12
Cabins
6
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Research reviewed 2026-10-18.

Valhalla — vessel photograph
Vessel photograph · Image source

Published specifications

Vessel type
Dive liveaboard
Published status
Marketed by operator
Registered name
VALHALLA
Length
23.95 m [1]
Beam
7.2 m [1]
Draft
2.8 m [1]
Guests
12 [4]
Guest cabins
6 [1]
Crew
3 [2]
Hull
Steel [1]
Flag
United Kingdom [3]
MMSI
235115746 [3]
Callsign
2JGQ7 [3]
Former names
Loyal Factor, HMS Vigilant, Sultan Venturer
Identity checked
2026-10-18

Published ownership

Orkney and Shetland Charters [1]

Basis: Operator expressly states that it purchased the vessel in 2012; this is an operator ownership claim, not a current registry extract.

As of: 2012 purchase; undated page checked 2026-10-18

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

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On board

  • Centrally heated cabins
  • Indoor changing area
  • Charging area
  • Lounge

Diving facilities

  • Diver lift
  • Alkin compressors
  • Two high-pressure boosters
  • Hydraulic crane
  • CCR oxygen fills above 200 bar

Source-linked research

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

Published research for Valhalla
DetailPublished information and source
operatorOrkney and Shetland Charters [1]
lengthM23.95 [1]
beamM7.2 [1]
draftM2.8 [1]
hullSteel [1]
cabins6 [1]
formerNamesLoyal Factor; HMS Vigilant; Sultan Venturer [1]
amenitiesCentrally heated cabins; Indoor changing area; Charging area; Lounge [1]
diveFacilitiesDiver lift; Alkin compressors; Two high-pressure boosters; Hydraulic crane; CCR oxygen fills above 200 bar [1]
emailhazel@mv-valhalla.co.uk [1]
phone+44 1856 781769 [1]
crew3 [2]
mmsi235115746 [3]
callsign2JGQ7 [3]
flagUnited Kingdom [3]
registeredNameVALHALLA [3]
ownerOrkney and Shetland Charters [1]
ownerBasisOperator expressly states that it purchased the vessel in 2012; this is an operator ownership claim, not a current registry extract. [1]
ownerAsOf2012 purchase; undated page checked 2026-10-18 [1]
Draft (m)2.8 [1]
Published performance500 hp Cummins; up to 12 knots; stated 3,000 km range. [1]
Historical conversionPurchased in 2012; operator describes five years of conversion. [1]
Earlier identitiesRNAS Loyal Factor; HMS Vigilant; Sultan Venturer. [1]
Guests12 passengers: operator terms state the insured passenger capacity for its vessels. [4]
Vessel photographExterior photograph of Valhalla from its official vessel gallery; the 1024-pixel gallery version replaces the small thumbnail. [1]
Operator emailhazel@mv-valhalla.co.uk [1]
Operator facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/mvvalkyrie/ [1]
Operator facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/valhalladive/ [1]
Operator websitehttps://mv-valhalla.co.uk/ [2]
Operator websitehttps://mv-valhalla.co.uk/why-choose-us/mv-valhalla/ [1]
Operator xhttps://twitter.com/MV_Valkyrie [1]

Sources

  1. Valhalla operator informationoperator · accessed 2026-10-17
  2. Orkney and Shetland Charters homepageoperator · accessed 2026-10-17
  3. VesselFinder identity profileAIS / vessel directory · accessed 2026-10-18
  4. Orkney and Shetland Charters — terms and conditionsOperator website · accessed 2026-10-18