Assimi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Assimi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 43.2 N,62 57.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.720000
  • Longitude: 62.965000
Water Depth 3000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASSIMI
Type tanker
Flag GR
Length 229.5 m
Width 32.3 m
Draught 16.1
Tonnage 33847
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 16, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2019

Surveying Details

H1273/83 2.2.83 VESSEL REPORTED ABLAZE, WAS TOWED AWAY FROM BUSY SHIPPING LANES BY M TUG 'SMIT PIONEER', BUT BROKE IN TWO AND SANK IN 224642N, 625130E (SOURCE: MUSCAT) OR 224312N, 625754E (SOURCE: INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT CONTRACTORS, HOLLAND). PLOTS IN 3000MTRS. (LL, 17,18,26.1.83). NCA. 1.3.83 REPORTED TO BE CONSTANTLY OOZING OIL AT A RATE OF ABOUT 1TON PER HOUR. (NAVAREA IX 048/83 & 109/83). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1964 BY MITSUI SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO. LTD, TAMANO, WHILST ON PASSAGE FROM KHARG ISLAND TO ADEN, CAUGHT FIRE IN ENGINE-ROOM OFF RAS AL HADD, 58M FROM MUSCAT. AFTER BEING ABANDONED BY ALL ON BOARD, THE BLAZING VESSEL WAS TOWED AWAY FROM THE OMANI COAST TOWARDS THE INDIAN OCEAN WITH THE INTENTION OF DELIBERATELY SINKING HER. HOWEVER, THE VESSEL BROKE IN TWO, AFTER WHICH AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED AND BOTH SECTIONS SANK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SECOND TOWER SHIPPING CORPORATION. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ASSIMI wreck located?

The ASSIMI wreck is located at coordinates 22 43.2 N,62 57.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ASSIMI?

The seabed around the ASSIMI lies at approximately 3000 meters deep.

When did the ASSIMI sink?

The ASSIMI sank on Jan 16, 1983.

When was the wreck of the ASSIMI discovered?

The wreck of the ASSIMI was discovered in 1983.

What country did the ASSIMI belong to?

The ASSIMI belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ASSIMI carrying?

The ASSIMI was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the ASSIMI?

The ASSIMI had a tonnage of 33847 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASSIMI?

The ASSIMI is classified as a tanker.

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