Hiap Soon 14 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hiap soon 14 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 13.97 N,112 55.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 3.232833
  • Longitude: 112.920000
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HIAP SOON 14
Type barge
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 18, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck survey details for the HIAP SOON 14 located off the coast of Bintulu, Malaysia. The wreck, identified as a dangerous wreck with position approximate (DWPA), is situated at coordinates 3 13.97 N, 112 55.2 E in the South China Sea near the Bintulu Anchorage. Historical hydrographic data indicates the vessel was reported sunk in the vicinity, with subsequent updates refining the location to 03 14.01 N, 112 55.0 E. Mariners are advised that the HIAP SOON 14 is charted as a dangerous underwater obstruction and navigational hazard. This site is indexed by the UK Hydrographic Office and referenced in Malaysian nautical charts. Future navigation in this area of the Sarawak coast should account for the recorded position of this underwater obstruction.

Surveying Details

HH516/350/01 14.9.90 HH516/350/01 14.9.90 REPORTED SUNK OFF BINTULU ANCHORAGE IN 131400N, 1125500E APPROX. (MALAYSIAN [RMN] NM 61/90). INS AS DWPA. - NM 2798/90. 20.5.02 20.5.02 SHOWN AS DW PA IN 0313.500N, 11254.000E ON MALAYSIAN 741 [JUN'98 EDN, 2ND SCALE]. NCA YET. HH519/650/04 9.8.02 HH519/650/04 9.8.02 NOW DWPA IN 0314.01N, 11255.0E [TIV]. (MALAYSIAN NM 6/104/02). AMEND POSN. - NM 3963/02.

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FAQ

Where is the HIAP SOON 14 wreck located?

The HIAP SOON 14 wreck is located at coordinates 3 13.97 N,112 55.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HIAP SOON 14?

The seabed around the HIAP SOON 14 lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HIAP SOON 14 discovered?

The wreck of the HIAP SOON 14 was discovered in 1990.

What type of wreck is the HIAP SOON 14?

The HIAP SOON 14 is classified as a barge.

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