Rimba Iii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rimba iii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 55.62 S,106 51.374 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -5.927000
  • Longitude: 106.856233
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name RIMBA III
Type motor vessel
Flag ID
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 2009
Original Detection Year 2009
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers ISO DANGER LT BUOY, Fl(2)10s
Last Amended Date Sep 16, 2025

Surveying Details

12.3.09 SANK IN 0554.7S, 10648.7E. (LL, 11.3.09). INS AS DW PA. BR STD SEP 2009/000019999 19.3.09 ISO DANGER LT BUOY, FL(2)10S, IN 0555.562S, 10651.598E [WGD] FOR MV 'RIMBA'. (INDONESIAN NAV WARNING 120/09). INS AS DW IN 0555.562S, 10651.518E [UND] [CORRECT POSN FOR BA 993] & WITH BUOY CLOSE N. - NM ACTION. SEP 2009000021331 30.3.09 NOW DW PA IN 0555.633S, 10651.433E, MARKED BY BUOY CLOSE N. (INDONESIAN NAV WARNING 126/09) NM ACTION ABOVE AMENDED TO CHANGE POSN. - NM 2271/09. SEP 2009/000049837 29.6.09 REPORTED SUNK (DW) IN 0555.633S, 10651.433E [WGD]. (INDONESIAN NM 16/141/09). NCA. SEP 2009/000049838 29.6.09 MARKED BY ISOLATED DANGER LT BUOY, FL(2)10S, IN 0555.633S, 10651.433E [WGD]. (INDONESIAN NM 16/142/09). NCA. 5.11.10 SHOWN AS DW IN 0555.562S, 10651.598E [WGD], WITH BUOY ON ID400086 [EDN 3.0]. AMEND POSN TO 0555.551S, 10651.478E [UND]. NE 933.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE TANJUNG PRIOK FOR BELAWAN. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH HARAPAN INDAH SEVEN, LAMPUNG FOR MARUNDA, CARGO SAND. 14 MEN REPORTED MISSING, 6 OF WHOM LATER FOUND DEAD. (LL).

General Comments

UK NM 2740/17

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FAQ

Where is the RIMBA III wreck located?

The RIMBA III wreck is located at coordinates 5 55.62 S,106 51.374 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RIMBA III?

The seabed around the RIMBA III lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the RIMBA III sink?

The RIMBA III sank on Mar 5, 2009.

When was the wreck of the RIMBA III discovered?

The wreck of the RIMBA III was discovered in 2009.

What country did the RIMBA III belong to?

The RIMBA III belonged to ID.

What cargo was the RIMBA III carrying?

The RIMBA III was carrying cement.

What type of wreck is the RIMBA III?

The RIMBA III is classified as a motor vessel.

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