Aoi Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Aoi maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 16.533 N,103 53.733 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.275550
  • Longitude: 103.895550
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AOI MARU
Type motor vessel
Flag SG
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G.10S CLOSE S
Last Amended Date Jun 19, 2009

Surveying Details

25.11.75 SANK IN EASTERN ANCHORAGE IN ABOUT 45FT OF WATER. (LL, 25.11.75) NCA YET, AWAIT SINGAPORE NM. H2519/73 25.11.75 REPORTED AS A DANGEROUS WK IN 011632N, 1035344E, MARKED BY A G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G.10S. SALVAGE OPERATIONS BEING CARRIED OUT IN AN AREA 250MTRS RADIUS OF WK. (PSA PORT CIRCULAR 88/75 & SINGAPORE NM 39/75) ALSO COVERED BY HYDROPAC 2177/7(71). NCA YET. H2519/73 28.1.76 SALVAGE COMPLETED, WK LIFTED AND BUOY WITHDRAWN. (SINGAPORE NM 48/75) AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

3.12.75 EX- AOI, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHUAN HUP MARINE (PRIVATE) LTD. FULLY LADEN WITH CARGO FOR INDONESIA, THE VESSEL CAPSIZED AND SANK IN EASTERN ANCHORAGE, SINGAPORE. CREW RESCUED. REFLOATED ON 3.12.75. (LLOYDS VOL. 222 & 223)

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FAQ

Where is the AOI MARU wreck located?

The AOI MARU wreck is located at coordinates 1 16.533 N,103 53.733 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AOI MARU?

The seabed around the AOI MARU lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the AOI MARU sink?

The AOI MARU sank on Nov 23, 1975.

When was the wreck of the AOI MARU discovered?

The wreck of the AOI MARU was discovered in 1975.

What country did the AOI MARU belong to?

The AOI MARU belonged to SG.

What type of wreck is the AOI MARU?

The AOI MARU is classified as a motor vessel.

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