Leeway Venture
Built in Nova Scotia, Leeway Venture is a lightweight, 7-metre vessel designed for near shore survey and support work.
With Venture's composite hull and inboard Volvo Penta engine, the top speed is 25 knots. The vessel can accommodate 3-4 people in addition to the Operator, for a variety of in-shore survey or patrol operations. Venture can be transported on a trailer to support operations throughout Atlantic Canada, and can also be deployed on the back deck of Leeway Odyssey.
The vessel is certified under the Small Vessel Compliance (Blue Decal) Program with Transport Canada.
Leeway Venture is Ideal For:
- Nearshore hydrographic and hydroacoustic surveying
- Ocean technology deployment and testing
- Mooring and buoy deployment/management
- Sensor deployment/management
- Ghost gear detection
Working Deck Specifications:
- 2 m x 3.6 m aft working deck
- Davit (225 kg WLL)
- Electric pot hauler
- Overboard survey pole (port and starboard)
- Multiple tow points
- Dual 3000 W, 120 VAC inverter
- Depth sounder for visual detection
- Seawater access on deck

Top Speed: 25 knots
Cruise Speed: 20 knots
Length: 7.3 m
Beam: 3.1 m
Depth: <0.5 m
Construction: Composite
Voyage Certificate: TC SVCP
POB (w/o crew): 3-4