Nejmat El Petrol Xviii (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nejmat el petrol xviii (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 26.466 N,39 6.627 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.441100
  • Longitude: 39.110450
Wreck Depth 3.1 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEJMAT EL PETROL XVIII (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag SA
Length 81.4 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1111
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers G CONL BUOY CLOSE E
Surveying Details HH479/350/01 10.12.91 LIES IN 212754N, 390304E WITH HULL VISIBLE ABOVE WATER. (LL, 3.12.91). HH479/350/01 6.1.92 CAPSIZED AND LYING ON PORT SIDE ON REEF BETWEEN UMM AL QAT AND SHI'B JEDDAH CORAL REEFS IN 212600N, 395500E [?212612N, 390630E]. STEM SHOWS 20MTRS ABOVE WATER. (LL, 27.12.94). WAIT FURTHER. NCA. HH479/350/01 31.1.92 CARGO HAS BEEN REMOVED AND SECTION OF VESSEL CONTAINING CARGO TANKS HAS BEEN LIFTED AND DUMPED IN DEEP WATER OUTSIDE JEDDAH PORT LIMITS. REMAINDER OF VESSEL TO BE CUT UP AND SIMILARLY DUMPED. (LL, 13.1.92). NCA YET. HH480/420/01 3.8.92 SUBMERGED WRECK LIES IN 212630N, 390621.5E APPROX. (SAUDI PORTS AUTHORITY NM 'A' 258/92). POSSIBLY THIS WK - NM 2441/92. HH480/420/01 21.8.92 POSN NOW 212629N, 390636.5E. WK MARKED BY GREEN UNLIT BUOY CLOSE E. (SPA NM 'A' 261/92). - NM 2653/92. 30.11.99 [WGD] POSN: 2126.480N, 3906.605E. NE 2577. 23.3.11 SHOWN IN 2126.466N, 3906.627E [WGD] ON PG 2576 (GEOEYE IMAGERY DTD 19.2.10). NE 2577. SEP 2016/000164920 4.10.16 SHOWN AS WK 3.1MTRS IN 2126.466N, 3906.627E [WGD] ON SAUDI ARABIAN 1111. [DTD 23.6.15]. AMEND TO DW 3.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. CINC. 7.10.19 SHOWN AS WK 3.1MTRS IN 2126.466N, 3906.627E [WGD] ON BA 2577 (EDN 6, DTD 13.6.19). CINC REMOVED.
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2019

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE FROM RABIGH. WHEN ENTERING JEDDAH PORT LIMITS AND OUTSIDE NAVIGATIONAL CHANNEL STRUCK WK OF RO-RO M FERRY SHAHRAZAD [42948] AND GROUNDED. WAS REFLOATED BY TUGS BUT STARTED TO SINK BY STERN AND LATER UPTURNED WHILE BEING TOWED TO SHALLOW WATERS. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the NEJMAT EL PETROL XVIII (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The NEJMAT EL PETROL XVIII (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 21 26.466 N,39 6.627 E.

How deep is the NEJMAT EL PETROL XVIII (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The NEJMAT EL PETROL XVIII (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 3.1 meters and is located at coordinates 21 26.466 N,39 6.627 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NEJMAT EL PETROL XVIII (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the NEJMAT EL PETROL XVIII (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the NEJMAT EL PETROL XVIII (POSSIBLY) sink?

The NEJMAT EL PETROL XVIII (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 1, 1991.

When was the wreck of the NEJMAT EL PETROL XVIII (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the NEJMAT EL PETROL XVIII (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1991.

What country did the NEJMAT EL PETROL XVIII (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The NEJMAT EL PETROL XVIII (POSSIBLY) belonged to SA.

What cargo was the NEJMAT EL PETROL XVIII (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The NEJMAT EL PETROL XVIII (POSSIBLY) was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the NEJMAT EL PETROL XVIII (POSSIBLY)?

The NEJMAT EL PETROL XVIII (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1111 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEJMAT EL PETROL XVIII (POSSIBLY)?

The NEJMAT EL PETROL XVIII (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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