Mazin Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Mazin Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
21 28.6 N,39 9.05 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 8 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | MAZIN |
| Type | tanker |
| Flag | SA |
| Length | 77.4 m |
| Width | 11.6 m |
| Draught | 5.2 |
| Tonnage | 1555 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jun 23, 1992 |
| Bottom Texture | Mud |
| Original Detection Year | 1992 |
| Last Detection Year | 2015 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | HH480/420/01 15.7.92 SANK ALONGSIDE REPAIR JETTY, JEDDAH SHIP REPAIR YARD. LIES UPRIGHT EMBEDDED IN MUD. (LL, 2.7.92). NCA YET. HH480/420/01 11.3.93 REMAINS SUBMERGED. (LL, 25.2.93) NCA. 24.3.94 STILL LYING IN SUBMERGED CONDITION. SALVAGE TENDERS HAVE BEEN INVITED. (LL, 22.3.94) NCA. SEP 2016/000164920 5.10.16 NOT SHOWN ON SAUDI ARABIAN 1111. [DTD 23.6.15]. AMEND TO DEAD.NOT SHOWN ON BA 2356. |
| Last Amended Date | Mar 6, 2000 |
Circumstances of loss
2.7.92 BEING USED AS FRESH WATER BARGE. SANK ALONGSIDE WHEN FILLING CARGO TANKS AFTER TAKING ON A LIST WHICH CAUSED OTHER COMPARTMENTS TO FLOOD. VESSEL, BUILT 1959, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HITTAH ESTABLISHMENT. 1 LIFE LOST. (LL, 2.7.92 & MSD)
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21 28.6 N,39 9.05 E
Mazin on Wreck Map
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