Hulu Mas (?Tirta Mas) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Hulu mas (?tirta mas) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 15.1 N,103 25.14 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.251667
  • Longitude: 103.419000
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HULU MAS (?TIRTA MAS)
Type carrier
Flag ID
Length 105.5 m
Width 16 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5053
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 2003
Original Detection Year 2003
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Markers N, S, E & W CARD BUOYS, E CARD WITH RACON 'D'
Last Amended Date Jul 3, 2003

Surveying Details

HH522/400/09 10.3.03 DW MARKED BY BUOY IN VICINITY OF 0115.0N, 10325.3E [WGD]. (HYDROPAC 380/03). 10.3.03 COLLIDED IN 0114.8N, 10325.3E. (LL 331). HH522/400/09 12.3.03 ISO DANGER LT BUOY FL(2) 5 SEC IN 0115.00N, 10325.25E [WGD]. (MARINE DEPT PENINSULAR MALAYSIA, NM 6/03). HH522/400/09 WK IN VICINITY OF 0115.0N, 10325.3E [WGD]. ISO DANGER LT BUOY ESTABLISHED. (NAVAREA XI 88/03). NCA. HH522/400/09 28.3.03 DWPA (REP) IN 0115.10N, 10325.14E [WGD]. ISO DANGER BUOY IN 0115.3N, 10324.5E [WGD]. (SINGAPORE NM 4/36/03). INS AS DWPA WITH BUOY. - NM 1866/03. HH522/400/09 17.4.03 ISO DANGER MARK REMOVED. MARKED BY N CARD IN 0115.5N, 10325.3E [WGD]; S CARD IN 0114.5N, 10325.3E; E CARD WITH RACON 'D' IN 0115.0N, 10325.8E & W CARD IN 0115.0N, 10324.8E. (NAVAREA XI 140/03). NCA. HH522/400/09 30.4.03 ISO DANGER BUOY MARKING 'TIRTA MAS' REMOVED. NOW MARKED BY N CARD LT BUOY, Q, IN 0115.50N, 10325.30E; S CARD LT BUOY, Q(6) + LFL, IN 0114.50N, 10325.30E; E CARD LT BUOY, Q(3), RACON 'D', IN 0115.00N, 10325.80E & W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9), IN 0115.00N, 10324.80E. (INDO NM 8/03 & CAPT NASRI, EMAIL DTD 24.4.03). - NM 2413/03. HH522/400/09 3.7.03 WK LIFTED. BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (MARINE DEPT PENINSULAR MALAYA, NM 19/03). AMENDED LIFT. - NM 3419/03.

Circumstances of loss

EX-TRADE LONGELIVITY '96, EX-YEMEN PIONEER '92. BUILT IN 1981 BY E J SMIT & ZOON'S SCHEEPSWERFEN BV, WESTERBROEK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P T TEMPURAN EMAS, JAKARTA, INDONESIA. 8 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 3200BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE TANJUNG PERAK, JAKARTA FOR BELAWAN, SUMATERA. CARGO 282 TEUS, BELIEVED LADEN WITH RICE AND SUGAR. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH M BULK CARRIER SANKO ROBUST (25676 GT). ALL CREW RECOVERED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 1 15.1 N,103 25.14 E
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FAQ

Where is the HULU MAS (?TIRTA MAS) wreck located?

The HULU MAS (?TIRTA MAS) wreck is located at coordinates 1 15.1 N,103 25.14 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HULU MAS (?TIRTA MAS)?

The seabed around the HULU MAS (?TIRTA MAS) lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the HULU MAS (?TIRTA MAS) sink?

The HULU MAS (?TIRTA MAS) sank on Feb 26, 2003.

When was the wreck of the HULU MAS (?TIRTA MAS) discovered?

The wreck of the HULU MAS (?TIRTA MAS) was discovered in 2003.

What country did the HULU MAS (?TIRTA MAS) belong to?

The HULU MAS (?TIRTA MAS) belonged to ID.

What cargo was the HULU MAS (?TIRTA MAS) carrying?

The HULU MAS (?TIRTA MAS) was carrying granular or powdery material,grain.

What was the tonnage of the HULU MAS (?TIRTA MAS)?

The HULU MAS (?TIRTA MAS) had a tonnage of 5053 tons.

What type of wreck is the HULU MAS (?TIRTA MAS)?

The HULU MAS (?TIRTA MAS) is classified as a carrier.

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