Our FLEET

Explore the high seas with BCON Mining’s diverse fleet of marine mining vessels, meticulously designed for precision and efficiency in the pursuit of marine diamonds.

Vessel Specifications

Our fleet ranges from 15 to 50 tons, ensuring versatility to meet various operational needs. Each vessel is equipped with cutting-edge mining technology, guaranteeing optimal performance in the challenging marine environment.

Capabilities

BCON Mining vessels are tailored to excel in midwater diamond concessions, including the highly coveted 2B, 3B, 5B, and 8B along the West Coast of South Africa. These vessels are engineered to navigate the dynamic oceanic conditions, providing a stable platform for diamond extraction.

Unique Features

Mining Equipment:
Our vessels come equipped with state-of-the-art mining machinery, designed to efficiently extract marine diamonds with precision.

Flexibility:
BCON Mining acts as a facilitator, connecting boat owners with our concessions. This unique approach allows for seamless collaboration, ensuring a mutually beneficial partnership.

Join Us as a Marine Diamond Diving Operator

BCON Mining is on the lookout for skilled and experienced marine diamond diving operators to helm these vessels. If you’re ready to navigate the depths and be part of a pioneering team, explore the opportunities that await you with BCON Mining.

Boat Operator Requirements

Are you a skilled and adventurous boat operator ready to explore new opportunities with BCON Mining? Here are the qualifications and skills we’re seeking:

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Certifications

Possession of relevant commercial diving certifications, including but not limited to ADCI or equivalent.

Experience

Proven experience in marine diamond diving operations, demonstrating expertise in extracting alluvial diamonds from challenging underwater environments.

Safety Focus

A paramount commitment to safety protocols and practices, ensuring a secure working environment for yourself and the team.

Adaptability

Ability to adapt to dynamic marine conditions and work efficiently in a team-oriented setting.

Recruitment Process

Step 1: Application

Submit your application detailing your diving experience, certifications, and relevant skills.

Step 2: Interview

Selected candidates will undergo a comprehensive interview to assess their compatibility with BCON Mining’s values and mission.

Step 3: Skills Assessment

A practical skills assessment may be conducted to evaluate diving proficiency.

Step 4: Onboarding

Successful candidates will undergo a thorough onboarding process to familiarize themselves with BCON Mining’s operations and safety protocols.

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Our Fleet

MW Northern Star

This is a 40ft Sachal hull, powered by an inboard 6 cylinder Cummins engine. Additionally it is equipped with an 11 Kw Generator to provide 220V power. The vessel’s Safety Certificate allows for a maximum of 6 crew. A 4,7m Gemini rubber duck equipped with a 40 HP Yamaha motor serves as the vessel’s tender and emergency craft. Additionally there is a 6 man Liferaft also installed.

We utilize a single 8” dredging pipe, consisting out of 2x30m length pipes and a 16m long flexi. The gravel is screened to 23mm at the classifier.

Diving operations are carried out using full face AGA masks with two-way communication, bailout bottle secured by Northern diver R-vest harnesses and a 50 litre, 200bar backup HP air as redundancy.

There are 2x50m umbilicals and 1x100m umbilical for prospecting and shallower water.

Bertie B

Size: 9.1m

Diamond Recovery Vessel Thundercat

Official Number : 48902

Call Sign : ZS 9977

Registered Length : 16.41 m

Gross Tonnage : 44.52

Class : V111

Crew Accommodation : 10

  • 1 x 6 Cylinder Deutz Deck Motor
  • 1 x Wessee 8 inch Centrifugal Mining pump
  • 1 x Wessee Hydraulic Drive Classifier with + 1.56 and – 20 mm screening
  • 1 x Piab Vacuum Prime Pump
  • 1 x 60M Kanaflex Mining Hose
  • 1 x 7M Flexi Hose + Mining Nozzle
  • 10m x 8’ Flexi
  • 1 x Emergency Water Pump
  • 1 x Emergency Radio

DIVING EQUIPMENT

 

  • 1 x 2 Diver Dive panel inclusive of Pnemofathometers gauges and SPG’S
  • 2 x AGA full face masks with communications.
  • 2 x Diving Umbilicals
  • 2 x Dive Lights
  • 2 x RV Vests with weights
  • 1 x Twin Lock Deck Decompression Chamber
  • 1 x 250 l Air reservoir
  • 1 x K30 Dive Compressor
  • 2 x 50 l Air Reservoir bombs
  • 1 x Diving Communication system

ENGINE ROOM

 

  • 2 x Cummins 6 BT Turbocharged main motors
  • 1 x 2 Cylinder13 kw Hatz generator with Distribution Board
  • 2 x Battery banks per motor
  • Water Capacity: 3 Ton
  • Fuel Capacity: 6 Ton

NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT

 

  • 1 x Furuno SSB Radio
  • 2 x Icom DSC VHF Radios
  • 1 x Furuno Radar
  • 1 x Furuno Auto Pilot
  • 1 x Furuno Echo Sounder
  • 1 x Furuno Chartnav
  • 1 x Hand held VHF Radio
  • 1 x EPIRB
  • 1 x SART
  • 1 x 10” touch screen Xn6010 GPS with AIS
  • 1 x C-map Max Chart

INFLATABLE

 

  • 1 x Ark Double skinned Rubberduck.
  • 1 x 40 HP Yahmaha Tiller arm outboard motor

ACCOMMODATION

 

  • Bunks 10

COMMENTS

 

All certificates for compressor, gas stove, liferaft, fire extinguishers, handflares, rockets, smoke signals in date.

  1. Local General Safety Certificate – Expires 21 Nov 2023
  2. Dry Dock Certificate – Expires 28 Sep 2023
  3. Radio License Certificate – Expires 01 Apr 2026
  4. Rubberduck(Working boat) – Expires 21 Nov 2023 (Safety Certificate)
  5. Safe Manning document – Expires 21 Nov 2023
  6. Registration Certificate – Expires 13 Dec 2026
  7. Epirp Verification – Expires 10 Oct 2023