Built in 2017 by Keppel Singmarine, the MPV Everest is an ice class, multipurpose construction vessel operated by Maritime Construction Services.
Specifications
- Ice class 1A-Super
- Length: 140 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Gross tonnage: 21,943 T
- Crane capacity: main – 250 mt AHD, secondary – 50 mt AHC
- Special features: 7.2 m2 moon pool
- Passengers 140 total (60 single cabins, 40 twin cabins)
Antarctic service
Operating in the Arctic and the Antarctic as a research vessel, the MPV Everest was chartered by the Australian Antarctic program in the 2020/21 season while the RSV Nuyina was under construction and commissioning.