Moajil-5 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Moajil-5 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
25 32.6 N,55 23.25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.543333
  • Longitude: 55.387500
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOAJIL-5
Type motor vessel
Flag HN
Length 152.1 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 9724
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 5, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H6758/87 1.2.89 H6758/87 1.2.89 AGROUND ON SHARJAH JETTY. (LL 6.1.89). STILL IN SAME POSN. (LL 9.1.89). HH498/350/01 31.5.89 HH498/350/01 31.5.89 TO BE REFLOATED WITHIN A WEEK. (LL 25.5.89). HH498/350/01 29.6.89 HH498/350/01 REFLOATING OPS IN PROGRESS. (LL 29.6.89). 11.9.89 REFLOATED ABOUT 10 DAYS AGO. (LL 11.9.89). 8.7.00 8.7.00 AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA. NEVER CHARTED.
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2000

Circumstances of loss

DRAGGED ANCHOR DURING BAD WEATHER AND GROUNDED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 32.6 N,55 23.25 E
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FAQ

Where is the MOAJIL-5 wreck located?

The MOAJIL-5 wreck is located at coordinates 25 32.6 N,55 23.25 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MOAJIL-5?

The seabed around the MOAJIL-5 lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the MOAJIL-5 sink?

The MOAJIL-5 sank on Jan 5, 1988.

When was the wreck of the MOAJIL-5 discovered?

The wreck of the MOAJIL-5 was discovered in 1988.

What country did the MOAJIL-5 belong to?

The MOAJIL-5 belonged to HN.

What was the tonnage of the MOAJIL-5?

The MOAJIL-5 had a tonnage of 9724 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOAJIL-5?

The MOAJIL-5 is classified as a motor vessel.