Petromar V Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Petromar v Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 31.76 N,109 9.49 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.529333
  • Longitude: 109.158167
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PETROMAR V
Type drill vessel/rig
Length 81.7 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 2832
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 28, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2500/74 29.9.81 SANK IN 053145.62N, 1090929.41E. (LL 4, 10 & 12.9.81). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H2500/74 29.1.82 POSN FOR GAS BLOW OUT GIVEN AS 513131.8N, 1090900.9E. (INDO NM 441/81). NCA. H3710/81 22.9.82 GAS BLOWOUT IN 053132N, 1090901E. (HYDROPAC 1038/82). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 16, 1989

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1963 BY EQUITABLE EQUIPMENT CO, MAIDSONVILLE. LA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PETROMARINE. A DIESEL-ELECTRIC DRILLING VESSEL. CAPSIZED AND SANK FOLLOWING A MASSIVE GAS BLOWOUT THE PREVIOUS DAY. NO OIL SPILLAGE AND ALL ABANDONED SAFELY. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the PETROMAR V wreck located?

The PETROMAR V wreck is located at coordinates 5 31.76 N,109 9.49 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PETROMAR V?

The seabed around the PETROMAR V lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the PETROMAR V sink?

The PETROMAR V sank on Aug 28, 1981.

When was the wreck of the PETROMAR V discovered?

The wreck of the PETROMAR V was discovered in 1981.

What was the tonnage of the PETROMAR V?

The PETROMAR V had a tonnage of 2832 tons.

What type of wreck is the PETROMAR V?

The PETROMAR V is classified as a drill vessel/rig.

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