Doa Selamat Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Doa selamat Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 40.329 S,140 29.203 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -8.672150
  • Longitude: 140.486717
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name DOA SELAMAT
Type motor vessel
Tonnage 10
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 4, 1990
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Jun 24, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the vessel DOA SELAMAT is located at coordinates 8 40.329 S, 140 29.203 E in the Arafura Sea near the coast of Western New Guinea. Originally reported as the MV IDA SELAMAT after running aground, the site is now charted as a dangerous underwater obstruction featuring visible masts. This maritime hazard is officially documented in hydrographic records and appears on Indonesian nautical charts. Mariners navigating these waters should be aware of the DOA SELAMAT wreck site, which remains marked as a structural hazard due to its exposed masts and submerged remains in this section of the Arafura Sea.

Surveying Details

HH524/351/01 5.4.90 MV IDA SELAMAT REPD AGROUND IN 084030S, 1402905E. (DG SEACOMM, TELEX 4.4.90). NCA YET. HH524/351/01 14.9.90 NOW NAMED DOA SELAMAT. OTHER DETAILS REPEATED. (INDO NM 114/90). BR STD. 31.3.15 SHOWN AS DW MASTS IN 0840.329S, 14029.203E [WGD] ON ID300470 [EDN 1.1]. SHOWN AS ST ON INDONESIAN 273 [2011 EDN, 1:250,000]. RETAIN ST IN REVISED POSN.

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FAQ

Where is the DOA SELAMAT wreck located?

The DOA SELAMAT wreck is located at coordinates 8 40.329 S,140 29.203 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DOA SELAMAT?

The seabed around the DOA SELAMAT lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the DOA SELAMAT sink?

The DOA SELAMAT sank on Jun 4, 1990.

When was the wreck of the DOA SELAMAT discovered?

The wreck of the DOA SELAMAT was discovered in 1990.

What was the tonnage of the DOA SELAMAT?

The DOA SELAMAT had a tonnage of 10 tons.

What type of wreck is the DOA SELAMAT?

The DOA SELAMAT is classified as a motor vessel.

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