Moktar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Moktar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 16 N,55 53 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.266667
  • Longitude: 55.883333
Wreck Depth 65 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOKTAR
Type motor vessel
Flag IR
Length 30 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 228
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 18, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Surveying Details

HH498/356/01 5.2.91 CREW WERE RESCUED IN 261600N, 555300E FOUR HOURS AFTER THE COLLISION. (LL 20, 21.12.90). PRESUMED SUNK IN THIS POSITION. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2008/000050049 20.6.08 SHOWN AS WK 65MTRS PD. (LIST OF WRECKS, OMANI 5/08). AMEND TO WK USC 65MTRS. NCA, RETAIN AS POSN FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2015/000019046 23.2.15 WK PD 65MTRS IN 2616.0N, 5553.0E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015). FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

SANK QUICKLY FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER. PASSAGE DUBAI FOR BANDAR ABBAS.

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FAQ

Where is the MOKTAR wreck located?

The MOKTAR wreck is located at coordinates 26 16 N,55 53 E.

How deep is the MOKTAR and where exactly is it located?

The MOKTAR lies at a depth of about 65 meters and is located at coordinates 26 16 N,55 53 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MOKTAR?

The seabed around the MOKTAR lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the MOKTAR sink?

The MOKTAR sank on Dec 18, 1990.

When was the wreck of the MOKTAR discovered?

The wreck of the MOKTAR was discovered in 1990.

What country did the MOKTAR belong to?

The MOKTAR belonged to IR.

What cargo was the MOKTAR carrying?

The MOKTAR was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MOKTAR?

The MOKTAR had a tonnage of 228 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOKTAR?

The MOKTAR is classified as a motor vessel.

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