Okha Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Okha Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 59.6 N,34 28.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.993333
  • Longitude: 34.481667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OKHA
Type roll on-roll off
Flag RU
Length 177.1 m
Width 24.4 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 17909
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2003

Surveying Details

HH477/400/02 29.11.94 VESSEL STRANDED IN 280006N, 342900E. (EGYPT NM 246-1994). HH477/400/02 30.11.94 VESSEL STRANDED IN 275936N, 342854E. DIVING SURVEY BEING PLANNED AND SALVAGE TUG BEING MOBILISED. (LL, 16.11.94). NCA YET. HH477/400/02 30.11.94 CARGO BEING TAKEN OFF, HOPEFULLY VESSEL WILL BE REFLOATED THIS WEEK. (LL, 29.11.94). NCA YET. HH477/400/02 2.12.94 ON BAREBOAT CHARTER TO RUSSIA AND FLYING THE RUSSIAN FLAG. 1500 TONNES OF CARGO LIGHTERED. REFLOATING ATTEMPT SOON. (LL, 1.12.94). 15.12.94 VESSEL REFLOATED 6.12.94. (LL, 9.12.94). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

16.11.94 GROUNDED ON A REEF. (LL, 16.11.94)

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FAQ

Where is the OKHA wreck located?

The OKHA wreck is located at coordinates 27 59.6 N,34 28.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OKHA?

The seabed around the OKHA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the OKHA discovered?

The wreck of the OKHA was discovered in 1994.

What country did the OKHA belong to?

The OKHA belonged to RU.

What was the tonnage of the OKHA?

The OKHA had a tonnage of 17909 tons.

What type of wreck is the OKHA?

The OKHA is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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