Amopi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Amopi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
28 7.135 N,49 14.045 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.118917
  • Longitude: 49.234083
Wreck Depth 13 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMOPI
Type drill vessel/rig
Shadow Height 8.8
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H4571/75 16.10.75 H4571/75 16.10.75 VISIBLE WK OF DRILLING RIG REPD IN 280648N, 491348E. (NAVIND 099/75). NCA YET. H4571/75 30.10.75 H4571/75 30.10.75 NOW REPD AS WK 1FMS 5FT WITH G CAN LT BUOY FLG.2S 2C E. (MENAS 97/75, NAVIND 103/75). - NM 2250/75. H4571/75 25.6.76 H4571/75 25.6.76 NOW WK 5.5MTRS [3FMS]. (MENAS NM 55/76). BR STD. H4571/75 19.10.76 H4571/75 19.10.76 REPD DESTROYED BY EXPLOSIVES. WK BUOY TO REMAIN ON SITE FOR A FEW MORE MONTHS. LEAST DEPTH NOW 21.5MTRS. (MENAS NM 106/76). - NM 2387/76. H4571/75 12.11.76 H4571/75 12.11.76 WK BUOY REMOVED. (MENAS NM 117/76). BR STD. 3.6.99 3.6.99 [WGD] POSN: 2806.940N, 4913.850E. NE 3774. 6.3.12 SEP 2012/000030061 6.3.12 SHOWN AS WK (HT 8.8M) IN 2807.135N, 4914.045E [WGD] ON SAUDI ARAMCO SUR 1843 [CORR TO 29.11.11, 1:60,000]. AMEND WK 13MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1633/12.
Last Amended Date Mar 6, 2012

Circumstances of loss

SELF ELEVATING PLATFORM, BUILT 1958. 3 LEGS 125 FT, PLATFORM 93 X 104 X 10FT.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 28 7.135 N,49 14.045 E
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FAQ

Where is the AMOPI wreck located?

The AMOPI wreck is located at coordinates 28 7.135 N,49 14.045 E.

How deep is the AMOPI and where exactly is it located?

The AMOPI lies at a depth of about 13 meters and is located at coordinates 28 7.135 N,49 14.045 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AMOPI?

The seabed around the AMOPI lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the AMOPI discovered?

The wreck of the AMOPI was discovered in 1975.

What type of wreck is the AMOPI?

The AMOPI is classified as a drill vessel/rig.