Mariam Express Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mariam express Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 27.345 N,55 6.227 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.455750
  • Longitude: 55.103783
Wreck Depth 5.3 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIAM EXPRESS
Type roll on-roll off
Flag PA
Length 91 m
Width 14 m
Draught 4.5
Orientation 352
Tonnage 3348
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2006
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers ISO DANGER BUOY, FL(2) 10 SEC, AIS, CLOSE N
Surveying Details HH488/500/04 9.5.06 HH488/500/04 9.5.06 SUNK IN 2528.0N, 5507.0E [WGD]. (CAPT NELSON, DP WORLD, FAX DTD 3.5.06). INS AS DWPA. NCA YET. HH488/500/04 10.5.06 HH488/500/04 10.5.06 POSN NOW 2527.352N, 5506.217E [WGD] & 'INCORRECTLY' MARKED WITH A RED BUOY FLASHING RED. (CAPT NELSON, DP WORLD, FAX DTD 8.5.06). INS AS DW WITH BUOY CLOSE N. NCA YET. HH488/500/04 19.5.06 HH488/500/04 19.5.06 LOCATED IN 2528.87N, 5507.45E [WGD]. (MENAS NM 2/06). DIFFERS FROM DP WORLD'S POSN. NCA. HH488/500/04 23.5.06 HH488/500/04 23.5.06 WK LIES IN 2527.345N, 5506.227E [WGD]. LEAST DEPTH 5.3MTRS. INTACT, ON STBD BEAM ENDS. MARKED WITH 30CM YELLOW LIGHT BUOY. LIGHT CHARACTERISTIC UNKNOWN. (VAN ORF, VIA CAPT NELSON, DP WORLD, FAX DTD 22.5.06). INS AS WK 5.3MTRS (BUOYED). - NM 2857/06. HH488/500/04 30.5.06 HH488/500/04 30.5.06 BOW LIES TOWARDS 351.9 DEGS. (VAN ORD, VIA CAPT NELSON, FAX DTD 22.5.06). NCA. HH488/500/04 6.6.06 HH488/500/04 6.6.06 MARKED BY ISO DANGER BUOY, FL(2)5S, CLOSE N. (DUBAI PORTS, CUSTOMS & FREE PORT CORPORATION NAV WARNING 43/06 VIA CAPT NELSON, DP WORLD). INS ISO DANGER BUOY. HH488/500/04 27.6.06 HH488/500/04 27.6.06 ISO DANGER BUOY, FL(2)10S IN 2527.377N, 5506.227E [WGD]. (E-MAIL MENAS DTD 14.6.06). INS CLOSE N OF THE WK. - NM 3298/06. 18.3.13 SEP 2013/000054880 18.3.13 BUOY FITTED WITH AIS. (MENAS, AIS BUOY LIST DTD 2.2013).
Last Amended Date Mar 18, 2013

Circumstances of loss

EX-AFRICA EXPRESS '04, EX-DELOS EXPRESS '02, EX-ANTHENOR EXPRESS '97, EX-ANTHENOR '86. BUILT IN 1978 BY SOC NOUVELLE DES AT & CH DE LA ROCHELL-PLACE, LA ROCHELLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SAEED KHALIFA THANI AL MEHARI. OIL ENGINE OF 2400 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. (LR). CAUSE OF SINKING UNCLEAR, REPORTS SUGGEST SINKING DUE TO OVERLOADING EXACERBATED BY BAD WEATHER. NO LIVES LOST. (LL).

General Comments

INTACT, ON STBD BEAM, BOWS N

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 27.345 N,55 6.227 E
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FAQ

Where is the MARIAM EXPRESS wreck located?

The MARIAM EXPRESS wreck is located at coordinates 25 27.345 N,55 6.227 E.

How deep is the MARIAM EXPRESS and where exactly is it located?

The MARIAM EXPRESS lies at a depth of about 5.3 meters and is located at coordinates 25 27.345 N,55 6.227 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIAM EXPRESS?

The seabed around the MARIAM EXPRESS lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MARIAM EXPRESS discovered?

The wreck of the MARIAM EXPRESS was discovered in 2006.

What country did the MARIAM EXPRESS belong to?

The MARIAM EXPRESS belonged to PA.

What cargo was the MARIAM EXPRESS carrying?

The MARIAM EXPRESS was carrying foodstuffs: solid,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MARIAM EXPRESS?

The MARIAM EXPRESS had a tonnage of 3348 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIAM EXPRESS?

The MARIAM EXPRESS is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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