Setia Mega Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Setia mega Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 28.8 N,104 3.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.480000
  • Longitude: 104.056667
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SETIA MEGA
Type tug
Flag MY
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 29, 2007
Original Detection Year 2008
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jun 15, 2010

Surveying Details

SEP 2008/000040063 7.5.08 SANK IN PA 0528.8N, 10403.4E. (PENINSULAR MALAYSIA NM 20T/08). IN 70MTRS, ASSUMED WILL NOT BE RECOVERED. INS AS NDW. BR STD. SEP 2008/000052435 18.6.08 ST IN 0528.8N, 10403.4E [WGD]. (PENINSULA MALAYSIA NM 5/98/08). - NM 4038/08. SEP 2009/000131534 25.9.09 NOW WK (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED). (MALAYSIAN NM 8/147/09). INS AS DW. - NM 5898/09. SEP 2009/000150726 28.10.09 MALAYSIAN NM 8/147/09 IS INCORRECT. CORRECT POSN OF WK IS 0528.800N, 10303.400E [WGD]. (NATIONAL HYDROGRAPHIC CENTRE, MALAYSIA, E-MAIL DTD 30.9.09) SHOWN AS ST. NC 3446. SEP 2009/000164718 19.11.09 DETAILS AT 28.10.09 RE-ASSESSED AS CORRECT POSN 0528.80N, 10304.40E [WGD]. INS AS ST PA IN REVISED POSN. - NM 6699/09. SEP 2010/000090221 15.6.10 DWPA IN 0528.80N, 10403.40E [WGD]. (MALAYSIAN NM 3/52/10). CONSULTATION WITH RT4 & EXAMINATION OF WEB SITE (WWW.RIGZONE.COM) INDICATES THAT THIS VESSEL SANK IN THE VICINITY OF THE RESAK PLATFORM, WHICH AGREES WITH THIS MALAYSIAN NM POSN. AMEND TO DWPA IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3460/10.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 2005. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALAM MARITIM INC. 3200 BHP. PASSAGE KEMAMAN SUPPLY BASE FOR DULANG B OILFIELD. TOOK LARGE QUANITY OF WATER DURING ADVERSE WEATHER AND BECAME FULLY SUBMERGED. CREW OF 14 RECOVERED. (RIGZONE.COM).

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FAQ

Where is the SETIA MEGA wreck located?

The SETIA MEGA wreck is located at coordinates 5 28.8 N,104 3.4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SETIA MEGA?

The seabed around the SETIA MEGA lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the SETIA MEGA sink?

The SETIA MEGA sank on Nov 29, 2007.

When was the wreck of the SETIA MEGA discovered?

The wreck of the SETIA MEGA was discovered in 2008.

What country did the SETIA MEGA belong to?

The SETIA MEGA belonged to MY.

What type of wreck is the SETIA MEGA?

The SETIA MEGA is classified as a tug.

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