Dive, Liveaboard & Safari Boat Surveys
MSI Rated Vessels
Dive Live aboard Vessels with Ratings surveys conducted by MSI Marine Surveyors.
The vessels listed on the Maritime Survey International Website “MSI Rated Vessels” have undergone a comprehensive Dive Live aboard Rating Survey conducted by an MSI Marine Surveyor. These inspections assessed various critical safety and operational areas of each vessel, including Documentation and Marking, Safety Equipment, Navigation, Communication Equipment, Stability, Watertight Integrity and Construction, Accommodation and Safe Access, Engineering, Fire Safety, Anchoring and Tenders.
Based on the findings of these detailed onsite surveys, each vessel has been assigned a safety score, signifying that they are considered fit for purpose at the time of inspection. The safety rating reflects the vessel’s overall condition and adherence to safety standards as evaluated by MSI. For further information regarding the inspection process, please take a look at our MSI Survey Process page.
VESSEL & COMPANY DETAILS
Motor Yacht Alia Soul is a 35.25m timber dive liveaboard, registered in Alexandria and operating primarily in the Red Sea region.
INSPECTION SUMMARY
The vessel was rated 3 stars following the MSI inspection conducted in February 2026 and is considered satisfactory for ongoing operations. Alia Soul is outfitted with essential safety, communications, and navigation systems suitable for its profile. Alia Soul remains serviceable and continues to operate as a safe and functional dive charter vessel in the Egyptian Red Sea.
Inspection conducted: February 2026 as per the MSI Standards and Conditions available on the MSI Website. A report of the findings was provided to the operator and any recommendations have been actioned.
Standards applied: Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972. The Code of Safety for Small Commercial Vessels (SCV Code 2021)
SYSTEMS ASSESSED
- Documentation and Marking
- Diving Equipment, Tenders
- Navigation & Communication Equipment
- Safety Equipment & Anchoring
- Construction & Accommodation
- Stability & Integrity
- Electrical
- Engineering & Fire Safety
MSI STAR RATING
INSPECTION SUMMARY
Following the MSI inspection conducted in February 2026, the vessel received a 5-star safety rating and is considered in excellent operational condition. Cyclone Explorer shows strong compliance with safety systems, watertight integrity, stability and fire safety. It is equipped with a comprehensive suite of modern navigation, communication, and safety equipment.
Inspection conducted: February 2026 as per the MSI Standards and Conditions available on the MSI Website. A report of the findings was provided to the operator and any recommendations have been actioned.
Standards applied: Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972. The Code of Safety for Small Commercial Vessels (SCV Code 2021)
SYSTEMS ASSESSED
- Documentation and Marking
- Diving Equipment, Tenders
- Navigation & Communication Equipment
- Safety Equipment & Anchoring
- Construction & Accommodation
- Stability & Integrity
- Electrical
- Engineering & Fire Safety
MSI STAR RATING
VESSEL & COMPANY DETAILS
MY Mistral 7832 is operated by Tornado Marine Fleet. It is a 33.85m, 321 GT Steel Dive liveaboard vessel. Built in Egypt in 2004 to Non IACS Class Intermaritime Certification Services.
INSPECTION SUMMARY
Motor Yacht Mistral is a 33.85m steel dive liveaboard, built in 2004 and registered in Port Said, Egypt. Following the MSI inspection conducted in February 2025, the vessel was rated 3 stars and is considered satisfactory for ongoing operations. The vessel presents well overall, with strong compliance across safety, communications, and structural integrity. It carries a full and modern suite of safety, navigation, and communications equipment aligned with current standards.
Mistrel continues to be well maintained and remains a robust and capable platform for dive and expedition operations.
SYSTEMS ASSESSED
- Documentation and Marking
- Safety Equipment
- Navigation
- Communication Equipment
- Stability
- Watertight Integrity
- Construction
- Accommodation
- Engineering
- Fire Safety
- Electrical
- Anchoring
- Diving equipment
- Tenders
MSI STAR RATING
VESSEL & COMPANY DETAILS
MY Monsoon 13501 is operated by Tornado Marine Fleet. It is a 39.4 m, 436 t Steel Dive liveaboard vessel. This vessel is operating in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Built in Egypt in 2023 to Non IACS Class Intermaritime Certification Services.
INSPECTION SUMMARY
Motor Yacht Monsoon is a 39.4m steel dive liveaboard, registered in Alexandria and operating in NEOM, Saudi Arabia. The vessel received a rating of 4 stars following its MSI inspection in February 2025 and is considered to be in good operational condition.
Monsoon presents well, with particularly strong compliance in safety equipment, watertight integrity, stability and fire safety systems. It is fitted with a comprehensive suite of modern safety, navigation, and communication systems.
The vessel continues to be well maintained and is well suited for extended dive charters and liveaboard expeditions in the region.
SYSTEMS ASSESSED
- Documentation and Marking
- Safety Equipment
- Navigation
- Communication Equipment
- Stability
- Watertight Integrity
- Construction
- Accommodation
- Engineering
- Fire Safety
- Electrical
- Anchoring
- Diving equipment
- Tenders
MSI STAR RATING
VESSEL & COMPANY DETAILS
MY typhoon 11878 is operated by Tornado Marine Fleet. It is a 33.3m, 294 t Steel Dive liveaboard vessel. The Typhoon was built in Egypt in 2019. This vessel is operating in Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
INSPECTION SUMMARY
Motor Yacht Typhoon is a 33.3m steel dive liveaboard, registered in Alexandria and operating in the Red Sea region. The vessel was awarded a 3-star MSI rating following the February 2025 inspection and is considered satisfactory for ongoing operations.
Typhoon is equipped with a full suite of contemporary safety, navigation, and communications equipment appropriate for its operations.
The vessel continues to be well maintained and provides a capable, stable platform for dive and liveaboard charters in the region.
SYSTEMS ASSESSED
- Documentation and Marking
- Safety Equipment
- Navigation
- Communication Equipment
- Stability
- Watertight Integrity
- Construction
- Accommodation
- Engineering
- Fire Safety
- Electrical
- Anchoring
- Diving equipment
- Tenders
MSI STAR RATING
VESSEL & COMPANY DETAILS
MY Whirlwind 8219 is operated by Tornado Marine Fleet. It is a 33.5m, 328 gross Timber, Dive liveaboard vessel. The vessel was built in 2006 in Egypt.
INSPECTION SUMMARY
Motor Yacht Whirlwind is a 33.3m timber dive liveaboard, registered in Alexandria and operating primarily in the Red Sea region. The vessel was rated 3 stars following the MSI inspection conducted in February 2025 and is considered satisfactory for ongoing operations.
Whirlwind is outfitted with essential safety, communications, and navigation systems suitable for its profile. Whirlwind remains serviceable and continues to operate as a safe and functional dive charter vessel in the Egyptian Red Sea.
SYSTEMS ASSESSED
- Documentation and Marking
- Safety Equipment
- Navigation
- Communication Equipment
- Stability
- Watertight Integrity
- Construction
- Accommodation
- Engineering
- Fire Safety
- Electrical
- Anchoring
- Diving equipment
- Tenders
MSI STAR RATING
If you would like your vessel listed here, please contact mail@martimesurveyintenational.com to request an inspection. Our Surveyors have a global reach and readily available. MSI is listing the name and rating of the vessels inspected that achieve a score of Satisfactory and above. For more information on the Survey process take a look here.
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