Kaizo Maru (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Kaizo maru (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 31.58 N,48 34.64 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.526333
  • Longitude: 48.577333
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAIZO MARU (PART OF)
Type tanker
Flag JP
Length 202.1 m
Width 26.5 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 20949
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 5, 1965
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 2, 2010

Surveying Details

H3626/65 8.11.65 H3626/65 8.11.65 LIES WITH SUPERSTRUCTURE SHOWING IN 283148N, 483418E. (LL, 14.8.65 & PGLS NM 97/65). INS AS ST. - NM 2122/65. 12.3.71 12.3.71 INS IN 283142N, 483422E [NAG]. NC 3773. 9.3.77 9.3.77 CONFIRMED BY LLOYDS AGENT KUWAIT THAT FOLLOWING FIRE VESSEL WAS SUBSEQUENTLY BEACHED ABOUT 6M N OF RAS AL KHAFJI PIER. FOR'D PART VISIBLE. AFT PART BELIEVED SUNK. (LLOYDS VOL.227). NCA. H2305/86 23.8.85 H2305/86 23.8.85 WK STILL EXISTS & CHARTED CORRECTLY. LIES IN TWO PARTS. USED BY SAUDI ARABIAN CUSTOMS OFFICIALS AS OBS. POST. (M C OBERMAN, TELECON). 17.8.90 17.8.90 WGD POSN: 283148N, 483422E. NC 3773. HH492/459/03 18.10.01 HH492/459/03 18.10.01 LIES IN 2831.6N, 4834.7E [WGD]. (C WATRUP, GARDLINE, EMAIL DTD 13.3.01). BR STD. 4.10.02 4.10.02 STF, LYING NE/SW, SHOWN IN 2831.580N, 4834.640E [WGD] ON PHOTOPLOT PG 2272. (SWEDE SURVEY INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY 1:25,000, & PHOTOGRAPHY DTD DEC '95 - JAN '96, 1:40,000). BR STD. 7.4.05 7.4.05 SHOWN AS ST, STS FOR SHAPE. NE 1224.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1958, BY HARIMA ZOSENSHO, AIOI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DAIKYO SEKIYU K.K CAUGHT FIRE WHILE LOADING CARGO AT OFFSHORE BERTH, SHE WAS TOWED OFF BERTH, BUT RAN AGROUND STILL BLAZING & BROKE IN TWO. 13 KILLED, 32 INJURED. (MSD).

General Comments

See Also: 61517

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FAQ

Where is the KAIZO MARU (PART OF) wreck located?

The KAIZO MARU (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 28 31.58 N,48 34.64 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KAIZO MARU (PART OF)?

The seabed around the KAIZO MARU (PART OF) lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the KAIZO MARU (PART OF) sink?

The KAIZO MARU (PART OF) sank on Aug 5, 1965.

When was the wreck of the KAIZO MARU (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the KAIZO MARU (PART OF) was discovered in 1965.

What country did the KAIZO MARU (PART OF) belong to?

The KAIZO MARU (PART OF) belonged to JP.

What cargo was the KAIZO MARU (PART OF) carrying?

The KAIZO MARU (PART OF) was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the KAIZO MARU (PART OF)?

The KAIZO MARU (PART OF) had a tonnage of 20949 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAIZO MARU (PART OF)?

The KAIZO MARU (PART OF) is classified as a tanker.

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