Manokwari Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Manokwari Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 44.24 N,117 37.16 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.737333
  • Longitude: 117.619333
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MANOKWARI
Type motor vessel
Flag MY
Length 106.1 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 3446
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Nov 12, 2014

Surveying Details

HH516/350/01 23.1.92 REPORTED SUNK IN 064418N, 1173700E, APPROX. (MARINE DEPT, SABAH NM 42/91). PLOTS ON ROCKS. NCA YET. HH516/350/02 5.6.92 SANK IN 064418N, 1173700E. LIES FULLY SUBMERGED ON STBD SIDE WITH BOW 15FT BELOW SURFACE AT LW. ALL HATCHES ARE OPEN AND CARGO LIES SCATTERED ON SEABED. (LL 29.5.92). INS AS DWPA IN 064418N, 1173700E. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 0644.240N, 11737.160E. NE 1654.

Circumstances of loss

EX-KOTA BERU, '90, EX-PITRIA SUN '80, EX-ARIES '77, EX-PITRIA SUN '75. BUILT IN 1972 BY SANTIERUL MAVAL GALATZ, GALATZ. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BUNGA LAWAS SHIPPING CORP SDN BHD. PASSAGE SANDAKAN FOR SINGAPORE. WHEN TAKING COLLISION AVOIDANCE ACTION LISTED TO PORT AND COLLIDED WITH THE OTHER VESSEL NEAR POLE REEF. LISTED, OVERTURNED AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

General Comments

ON STBD SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the MANOKWARI wreck located?

The MANOKWARI wreck is located at coordinates 6 44.24 N,117 37.16 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MANOKWARI?

The seabed around the MANOKWARI lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the MANOKWARI sink?

The MANOKWARI sank on Dec 2, 1991.

When was the wreck of the MANOKWARI discovered?

The wreck of the MANOKWARI was discovered in 1991.

What country did the MANOKWARI belong to?

The MANOKWARI belonged to MY.

What cargo was the MANOKWARI carrying?

The MANOKWARI was carrying timber,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,oil.

What was the tonnage of the MANOKWARI?

The MANOKWARI had a tonnage of 3446 tons.

What type of wreck is the MANOKWARI?

The MANOKWARI is classified as a motor vessel.

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