Ines Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ines Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 11.36 N,56 27.54 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.189333
  • Longitude: 56.459000
Wreck Depth 56 m
Water Depth 71 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INES
Type tanker
Flag BZ
Length 112 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 6.9
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 15
Orientation 45
Tonnage 3828
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo refuse and waste
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 9, 1999
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 14, 2019

Surveying Details

HH488/400/04 13.8.99 SANK IN 2511.39N, 5627.54E [WGD], OR 077DEGS, 4.9M FROM FUJAIRA BREAKWATER. (PORT OF FUJAIRAH, FAX DTD 9.8.99). INS AS DW. - NM 3344/99. HH488/400/04 17.8.99 SANK IN 60-70MTRS. (LL, 12.8.99). NFA. HH488/400/04 26.8.99 REPEAT OF ORIGINAL INFORMATION. (NAVAREA IX 243/99). NFA. HH488/400/04 2.9.99 LIES IN 2511.36N, 5627.54E [WGD] IN GEN DEPTH 71MTRS. HT ESTIMATED BY DIVERS AS 15MTRS, GIVING A CLEARANCE OF 56MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS BY DIVER. LIES 045/215DEGS WITH BOWS NE. SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE BOW. CONSIDERED TO BE STABLE AND NOT LIKELY TO MOVE. SEABED SAND. (PORT OF FUJAIRAH, NM 54/99). AMEND TO WK 56MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3594/99. 24.9.08 DIVED, DATE UNKNOWN, IN 2511.364N, 5627.510E [WGD]. LIES UPSIDE DOWN & PARALLEL TO THE COAST, BOW IS HOLED. MOST NOTICABLE FEATURE IS THE PROP WHICH IS THE HIGHEST POINT WITH A CLEARANCE OVER IT OF 55MTRS. ACCESS TO DIVERS IS EASY BUT DANGEROUS DUE TO SMALL PASSAGEWAYS ETC. DIVE NOT CORRECTED FOR TIDES. (W LEEMAN, E-MAILS DTD 23.9.08 & 25.9.08). NCA. 14.3.19 DIVED 2018, ATTACHED PHOTOGRAPHS. VESSEL UPSIDE DOWN, WITH PROP AT THE SHOALEST POINT APPROX 57MTRS. (ALI FIKREE, DIVER). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1964. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FAIRDEAL MARINE SERVICES. CAUGHT FIRE AND SANK. 25 OF 30 CREW RECOVERED, 5 MISSING PRESUMED DEAD. (LL). THOUGHT HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY A WELDING ACCIDENT WHICH LED TO AN EXPLOSION. (W LEEMAN).

General Comments

LENGTH/WIDTH/HT BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 11.36 N,56 27.54 E
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FAQ

Where is the INES wreck located?

The INES wreck is located at coordinates 25 11.36 N,56 27.54 E.

How deep is the INES and where exactly is it located?

The INES lies at a depth of about 56 meters and is located at coordinates 25 11.36 N,56 27.54 E.

How deep is the seabed around the INES?

The seabed around the INES lies at approximately 71 meters deep.

When did the INES sink?

The INES sank on Aug 9, 1999.

When was the wreck of the INES discovered?

The wreck of the INES was discovered in 1999.

What country did the INES belong to?

The INES belonged to BZ.

What cargo was the INES carrying?

The INES was carrying refuse and waste.

What was the tonnage of the INES?

The INES had a tonnage of 3828 tons.

What type of wreck is the INES?

The INES is classified as a tanker.

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