Dubai Moon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dubai moon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 10 N,52 59 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.166667
  • Longitude: 52.983333
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUBAI MOON
Type roll on-roll off
Flag PA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 21, 2010
Original Detection Year 2010
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jun 2, 2010

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck DUBAI MOON is a notable underwater obstruction located in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Socotra, Yemen. Following an incident on May 22, 2010, the vessel was assessed as sunk at coordinates 12.39.0N, 53.07.0E in a water depth of 300 meters. Prior to the loss of radar contact, the final recorded position of the ship was identified at 12.37.0N, 53.06.6E. While initial reports suggested a position of 12.10.0N, 52.59.0E, subsequent navigational assessments confirmed the vessel rests in deeper waters off the Yemeni coast. This underwater wreck serves as a critical point of interest for maritime charts and navigational safety in the region.

Surveying Details

SEP 2010/000085587 2.6.10 SANK IN 1210.0N, 5259.0E. (YEMENI NM DTD 24.5.10). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. SEP 2010/000096124 14.6.10 ASSESSED AS SUNK IN 1239.0N, 5307.0E ON 22.5.10 IN 300MTRS. (NAVAREA IX, 192/10). NCA. 15.7.10 LAST POSN HELD FOR DUBAI MOON WAS 1237.0N, 5306.6E, 3 HOURS BEFORE LOSING THE RADAR CONTACT AS VESSEL SANK. (LT C THOMPSON, NAVIGATOR, HMS CHATHAM, EMAIL DTD 15.7.10). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1978. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ASM SHIPPING INC (MAJID ABDULLAH SHIPPING, AL-HAMRIYA, DUBAI, MANAGERS). DECK CARGO SHIFTED IN SW MONSOON WINDS OF 70 KNOTS TO GIVE 20 DEG LIST. WATER TAKEN IN MACHINERY SPACES. DRIFTED AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED BY HMS CHATHAM'S HELICOPTER.

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FAQ

Where is the DUBAI MOON wreck located?

The DUBAI MOON wreck is located at coordinates 12 10 N,52 59 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DUBAI MOON?

The seabed around the DUBAI MOON lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the DUBAI MOON sink?

The DUBAI MOON sank on May 21, 2010.

When was the wreck of the DUBAI MOON discovered?

The wreck of the DUBAI MOON was discovered in 2010.

What country did the DUBAI MOON belong to?

The DUBAI MOON belonged to PA.

What type of wreck is the DUBAI MOON?

The DUBAI MOON is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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