Al-Baz (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Al-baz (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 3.767 N,7 23.867 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.062783
  • Longitude: 7.397783
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AL-BAZ (PART OF)
Type drill vessel/rig
Flag PA
Length 74.1 m
Width 61 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 6097
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 28, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 5.5.89 5.5.89 DESTROYED IN EXPLOSION ABOUT 30M OFF BONNY. (LL, 3.5.89). HH432/351/01 7.7.89 HH432/351/01 7.7.89 WRECKED IN 040300N, 072300E APPROX. ONLY ONE LEG & THE HELIDECK CAN BE SEEN ABOVE THE SURFACE. A GUARDSHIP IS OPERATING IN THE VICINITY. (TM SUPPLY VESSEL OIL TRITON, HN 19.6.89). LEGS OF THIS RIG ARE 410FT LONG. INS AS STPA. - NM 2168/89. HH432/351/01 31.8.89 HH432/351/01 31.8.89 PARTS OF HELIDECK AND LEG SHOW ABOVE WATER IN 040346N, 072352E. (NPA - HBR MASTER'S NM 5(T)/89, 12.7.89). PART OF 'EXTINCT' OILRIG OBSERVED IN 040342N, 072406E APPROX. (MV BORINGIA, HN 14.8.89). AMEND TO ST IN 040336N, 072352E. - NM 2702/89. 29.11.89 29.11.89 WK OFFERED FOR SALE WITH OBLIGATION TO REMOVE. DESCRIBED AS MARATHON LE TOURNEAU 116C TYPE DRILLING UNIT AND THOUGHT TO BE INTACT EXCEPT FOR THE CANTILEVER STRUCTURE WITH DERRICK AND DRILL FLOOR. LIES IN APPROX 160FT. (LL, 29.11.89 - ADVERT). HH432/351/01 10.9.90 HH432/351/01 10.9.90 SHOWN AS PLATFORM (SYMBOL I 76), DEST., ON NE 1863. HH440/180/01 12.5.92 HH440/180/01 12.5.92 STRUCTURE, WITH EXCEPTION OF TWO LEGS AND THE DRILLING DERRICK, HAS BEEN REMOVED AND DUMPED IN 033800N, 080700E, APPROX, IN DEPTH IN EXCESS OF 1000MTRS. THE REMAINING WKGE NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A HAZARD AND LIES IN A SCOUR WITH LEAST DEPTH OF 60MTRS. CHART AS FOUL. (SEAWAY (U.K.) LTD., 5.5.92). [SEE WK 41968]. AMEND TO FOUL. - NM 1655/92.
Last Amended Date Jul 21, 2003

Circumstances of loss

DESTROYED BY EXPLOSION FOLLOWED BY A FIRE. (LL).

General Comments

TWO LEGS AND DRILLING DERRICK

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FAQ

Where is the AL-BAZ (PART OF) wreck located?

The AL-BAZ (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 4 3.767 N,7 23.867 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AL-BAZ (PART OF)?

The seabed around the AL-BAZ (PART OF) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the AL-BAZ (PART OF) sink?

The AL-BAZ (PART OF) sank on Apr 28, 1989.

When was the wreck of the AL-BAZ (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the AL-BAZ (PART OF) was discovered in 1989.

What country did the AL-BAZ (PART OF) belong to?

The AL-BAZ (PART OF) belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the AL-BAZ (PART OF)?

The AL-BAZ (PART OF) had a tonnage of 6097 tons.

What type of wreck is the AL-BAZ (PART OF)?

The AL-BAZ (PART OF) is classified as a drill vessel/rig.

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