Maridive Xii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Maridive xii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 35.408 N,31 16.343 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.590133
  • Longitude: 31.272383
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIDIVE XII
Type tug
Flag EG
Length 53.6 m
Width 11.5 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 949
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 10, 1999
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers ISO DANGER LT BUOY, FL(2)10S ON WK
Surveying Details HH405/480/02 18.10.99 SANK 7 KM OFF BALTIM. (LL, 13.10.90). NCA. POSN 3140.00N, 3100.00E FOR FILING ONLY. HH405/480/02 22.10.99 SANK IN 3133.2N, 3128.9E [WGD]. (EGYPTIAN NAV WARNING 150/99). HH405/480/02 1.11.99 NOW IN 3135.0N, 3115.0E [WGD]. (EGYPTIAN NAV WARNING 154/99). INS AS DW PA. - NM 4440/99. HH405/480/02 11.9.00 ABOVE DATA REPEATED. (EGYPTIAN NAV WARNING 106/00). NFA. HH405/480/02 11.5.01 NOW IN 3135.36N, 3116.36E [WGD]. ISO DANGER LT BUOY, FL(2)10S LAID ON WK. (EGYPTIAN NM 3/01). NCA, STS, NEW POSN PLOTS ON CHARTED PLATFORM. DELETE DW PA. BR STD. 11.7.02 NOW CHARTED AS DW, CLOSE TO PLATFORM, ON NE 2573. 1.9.03 BOTH DW IN 3135.360N, 3116.360E & ORIGINAL DW PA IN 3135.0N, 3115.0E SHOWN ON US 56100 [14TH EDN, MAY'03]. NCA, US QUOTE PREVIOUS EDN OF BA 2574 AS AUTHORITY. HH405/480/03 11.5.05 ISO DANGER BUOY, FL(2) 10 SEC, IN 3135.7N, 3136.4E [WGD] INSERTED. (AUTHORITY EGYPTIAN NM 3/01, AS NOTED ABOVE). - NM 2246/05.
Last Amended Date Sep 8, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1982. SANK IN A STORM WHILE EN ROUTE PORT SAID TO BALTIM.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 31 35.408 N,31 16.343 E
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FAQ

Where is the MARIDIVE XII wreck located?

The MARIDIVE XII wreck is located at coordinates 31 35.408 N,31 16.343 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIDIVE XII?

The seabed around the MARIDIVE XII lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the MARIDIVE XII sink?

The MARIDIVE XII sank on Oct 10, 1999.

When was the wreck of the MARIDIVE XII discovered?

The wreck of the MARIDIVE XII was discovered in 1999.

What country did the MARIDIVE XII belong to?

The MARIDIVE XII belonged to EG.

What was the tonnage of the MARIDIVE XII?

The MARIDIVE XII had a tonnage of 949 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIDIVE XII?

The MARIDIVE XII is classified as a tug.

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