Our fleet of six active vessels operates from our base at Meresu Cove on the island of Kolombangara in the Solomon Islands. The base has a dock and slip for vessel maintenance and accommodation for staff.
The umbrella on our new dock shelters our “Telecom Tower” – the only location on the base with cell phone reception.
Explore the vessels in our fleet by clicking on their number above.
MEDISONSHIP 1
Was in service for 5 years but Is now retired and replaced by MED 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
MEDISONSHIP 2
is a 7.2 metre shark cat, powered by a 70 hp outboard motor. It can transport patients to hospital comfortably or be used by a small team for shorter tours.
MEDISONSHIP 3
Is a 9.9mtr power catamaran with a 5.7mtr beam and 0.80mtr draft. Constructed with foam sandwich fiberglass and powered by twin brand new Yanmar turbo charged 4cyl diesel motors. Fuel consumption for both motors is 12L per hour at a crusing speed of 10knots.
Accommodation on board for 8 people with galley, toilet and shower and refrigeration all run by solar power.
MEDISONSHIP 4
Sailed from Cairns to Meresu in December 2016 to join the fleet. MEDISONSHIP 4 represents the expansion of operations and the ability to service many more villages.
MEDISONSHIP 4 is a 9.98mtr power catamaran with a 4mtr beam and a 0.9mtr draft. Built in Queensland in 2000 it is of solid fiberglass construction and powered by twin Niesen diesels, each producing 95hp. With a cruising speed of 8 knots, it uses 11 litres per hour for both motors. It includes accommodation for 7 people, a galley, toilet and shower, and refrigeration – all powered by solar energy.
MEDISONSHIP 5
Call an ambulance! When the real emergencies happen, it’s good to know we have MEDISONSHIP 5.
This fast little boat can respond quickly
MEDISONSHIP 6
MEDISONSHIP 7
Is our latest power catamaran shipped to the Solomon Islands in 2021. It is especially designed for a husband and wife team to travel together to conduct clinics in the North New Georgia island group.
Powered by twin 60 hp 4 stroke Honda outboard motors and cruises at over 20 knots using just 25 litres of fuel for both motors. This boat is proving to be one of our most popular boats with the captains and crew because of its stability, power and creature comforts.
