Rahim 3 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rahim 3 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 20.179 N,53 8.843 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.336317
  • Longitude: 53.147383
Wreck Depth 9 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAHIM 3
Type motor vessel
Flag MT
Length 101.8 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 99.5
Sonar Width 18.2
Shadow Height 25
Orientation 92
Tonnage 2958
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,scrap metal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 31, 1989
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers 'RAHIM WK' N CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, Q, AIS, CLOSE N
Surveying Details HH498/350/01 2.5.89 LOCATED BY DIVERS OF ABU DHABI MARINE OPERATING CO. WHILE CARRYING OUT ROUTINE PIPELINE SURVEY ON 5.4.89. POSN 252000N, 530848E. LIES IN APPROX GEN DEPTH 70FT WITH A CLEARANCE OF 15FT OVER IT. MARKED BY N CARD. PILLAR LT BUOY, Q, LAID 150YDS N OF WK. (LL, 6.4.89 & MENAS NAV WARNING 56/88). INS AS DW WITH BUOY. - NM 1472/89. HH498/350/01 31.5.89 REPORTED TO HAVE LEAST DEPTH OF 14FT. (MENAS NAV WARNING 27/89). SALVAGE TEAM AT SITE. (LL, 20.4.89). NCA YET. 20.3.95 AMEND TO WK 4.3MTRS IN 252006N, 530851.5E. (SEE DETAILS ABOVE). DECISION BY CB TO CHART. NC 2444. 23.1.97 WGD POSN: 252012.5N, 530855E. NC 2443. HH496/440/03 13.4.04 BUOY NOW NAMED: 'RAHIM WK'. (MENAS NM 3/03). BR STD. HH488/500/04 9.1.05 BUOY POSN: 2450.29N, 5353.69E [WGD]. (MENAS, EMAIL DTD 3.1.06). BR STD. 8.10.10 NAME NOT SHOWN AGAINST BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 2443 LIMITED NE ONLY. 8.8.11 EXAM'D 25.3.11 IN 2520.176N, 5308.917E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.3 IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 105MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 22MTRS. LIES 093/273 DEGS WITH BOWS W. INTACT WITH SLIGHT LIST. GENERALLY FLAT, CALARENITE SEABED WITH SAND VENEER (T FARN, FUGRO SURVEY (MIDDLE EAST), EMAIL DTD 3.8.11). AMEND WK 12.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM ACTION. SEP 2013/000054880 18.3.13 BUOY FITTED WITH AIS. (MENAS, AIS BUOY LIST DTD 2.2013). SEP 2020/000273538 10.11.20 EXAM'D 28.5.19 IN 2520.179N, 5308.843E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.0 IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 99.5MTRS, WIDTH 18.2MTRS, HT 25MTRS. LIES 092/272 DEGS WITH BOWS W. INTACT. UNCONSOLIDATED SEABED (FUGRO SURVEY MRU056 (MIDDLE EAST)). AMEND WK 9.0MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 2020

Circumstances of loss

PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK DUE TO BAD WEATHER. WAS REPORTED MISSING WHILE ON PASSAGE DOHA TO BOMBAY.

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS W, SLIGHT LIST

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FAQ

Where is the RAHIM 3 wreck located?

The RAHIM 3 wreck is located at coordinates 25 20.179 N,53 8.843 E.

How deep is the RAHIM 3 and where exactly is it located?

The RAHIM 3 lies at a depth of about 9 meters and is located at coordinates 25 20.179 N,53 8.843 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RAHIM 3?

The seabed around the RAHIM 3 lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the RAHIM 3 sink?

The RAHIM 3 sank on Mar 31, 1989.

When was the wreck of the RAHIM 3 discovered?

The wreck of the RAHIM 3 was discovered in 1989.

What country did the RAHIM 3 belong to?

The RAHIM 3 belonged to MT.

What cargo was the RAHIM 3 carrying?

The RAHIM 3 was carrying metal: concentrate and products,scrap metal.

What was the tonnage of the RAHIM 3?

The RAHIM 3 had a tonnage of 2958 tons.

What type of wreck is the RAHIM 3?

The RAHIM 3 is classified as a motor vessel.

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