Aminoil Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Aminoil Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 39.5 N,48 23.583 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.658333
  • Longitude: 48.393050
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMINOIL
Type motor vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 27, 2002

Surveying Details

H1151/60 17.6.60 H1151/60 17.6.60 ST IN 283918N, 482324E IN RAZ AZ ZAUR ANCHORAGE. (US NM 2443/60) R/S. H1151/60 13.9.60 H1151/60 13.9.60 GROUNDED IN ENTRANCE TO KHOR MUFATTAH. CONSPIC APPROACH MARK BY DAY. (SS CITY OF STAFFORD, HN 1/60) - NM 2270/60. H2422/86 9.6.86 H2422/86 9.6.86 LOCATED 2.9.85 LYING BETWEEN POSNS 283922N, 482343E & 283926N 482337E [AIN EL ABD DATUM]. RIBS CONSPIC AT LW WHEN GEN DEPTH IS APPROX 4.5MTRS, AT MID TIDE DEBRIS IS COMPLETELY COVERED. A DEFINITE HAZARD TO NAVIGATION. (M.C. OBERMAN- WK TD-29) CHART AS ST DRIES 2MTRS IN 283921N, 482338E. R/S. 1.12.87 1.12.87 AMEND POSN 283918N, 482335E. [NAG] (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) R/P. H1273/86 23.8.89 H1273/86 23.8.89 SHOWN AS FOUL ON KUWAIT 5E [1986 EDN]. NCA. 17.8.90 17.8.90 WGD POSN: 283930N, 482335E. NC 3773. . HH493/400/02 27.5.02 HH493/400/02 27.5.02 SHOWN AS F IN 2839.500N, 4823.600E [WGD] ON KUWAIT KU 5E [2ND EDN 1999]. - NM 2683/02.

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED FOR USE AS A DEPOT HULK BY OIL COMPANY.

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FAQ

Where is the AMINOIL wreck located?

The AMINOIL wreck is located at coordinates 28 39.5 N,48 23.583 E.

When was the wreck of the AMINOIL discovered?

The wreck of the AMINOIL was discovered in 1960.

What type of wreck is the AMINOIL?

The AMINOIL is classified as a motor vessel.

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