Maas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Maas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 1.083 N,113 41.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.018050
  • Longitude: 113.686667
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAAS
Type dredger
Length 94.5 m
Width 18 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3738
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 12, 1993
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 29, 2019

Surveying Details

HH548/436/01 26.8.93 SANK 14M SE OF MACAO IN 220112N, 1134124E, CLOSE TO DONGAO DAO. (LL, 14.8.93). CHART AS ST PA. - NM 3145/93. HH548/436/01 5.10.93 REPORT THAT WK IS LYING ON PORT SIDE ON MUD SEABED, NO LONGER VISIBLE. TEMPORARILY MARKED BY 4 YELLOW BUOYS. WORK IS EXPECTED TO COMMENCE TO PUMP OUT FUEL OIL. (HILL, TAYLOR & DICKINSON, 29.9.93). AMEND TO DW. - NM 3586/93. HH548/436/01 14.10.93 WK LOCATED IN 220105.4N, 1134113.5E [WGD] USING DGPS. (MARINE DEPT, HONG KONG, FAX 14.10.93). NCA. HH548/448/02 2.12.93 DANGER TO NAVIGATION IN 220112N, 1134124E. MARKED BY Y BUOYS LAID IN: [A] 220108.5N, 1134123.6E; [B] 220105.8N, 1134616.6E [?1134116.6E]; [C] 220054.3N, 1134123.9E; [D] 220058.7N, 1134128.6E. (PRC NM 132T/93). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1973 BY IHC SMIT B V, KINDERIJK WITH 2 OIL ENGINES, TWIN SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FAR EAST DREDGING LTD. STRUCK SUBMERGED ROCKS WHILE DOING RECLAMATION WORK TO PREPARE SITE OF MACAO'S NEW AIRPORT. WAS HOLED, CAPSIZED AND SANK. 14 RESCUED, 3 MISSING 3 DEAD. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MAAS wreck located?

The MAAS wreck is located at coordinates 22 1.083 N,113 41.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAAS?

The seabed around the MAAS lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the MAAS sink?

The MAAS sank on Aug 12, 1993.

When was the wreck of the MAAS discovered?

The wreck of the MAAS was discovered in 1993.

What was the tonnage of the MAAS?

The MAAS had a tonnage of 3738 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAAS?

The MAAS is classified as a dredger.

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