Drill Vessel Rig Wreck 36018

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 36 N,54 25.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.600000
  • Longitude: 54.425000
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type drill vessel/rig
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 16.3.76 RIG FIRE IN FATEH OIL FIELD EXTINGUISHED WHEN ORIGINAL WELL SHAFT COLLAPSED ON ITSELF. THE WELL SITE KNOWN AS L3 WILL BE CLOSED AND ABANDONED ABANDONED. (LLOYDS VOL.223) NCA, POSN 253500N, 542500E FOR FILING ONLY. 5.12.05 DATA RE-ASSESSED. POSN FOR FILING AMENDED TO 2536.00N, 5425.50E, WHICH FALLS WITHIN FATEH OIL FIELD LIMITS. RECORD AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2005

Circumstances of loss

OFFSHORE OIL WELL, RIG NO 2, IN FATEH OIL FIELD OFF DUBAI. FIRE EXTINGUISHED ITSELF AFTER BURNING FOR MORE THAN 8 MONTHS. RIG A TOTAL LOSS. WILL BE CLOSED & ABANDONED.

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