Ocean Dirk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Ocean dirk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 35.26 N,33 8.65 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.587667
  • Longitude: 33.144167
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN DIRK
Type tug
Flag EG
Length 57.7 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 3.9
Tonnage 863
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2005
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers CONICAL BUOY, FL(2)R, 10 SEC
Surveying Details HH404/400/05 24.8.05 SUNK 2835.26N, 3308.65E [WGD]. DECK 6MTRS ABOVE WATER. CONICAL BUOY, FL(2)R 10 SEC, IN POSN. (EGYPTIAN NM 12/05). INS AS ST (STS FOR BUOY). - NM 4462/05. HH404/400/05 10.10.05 WK LIFTED BY TAKLIFT 7. (LL, 5.10.05). AMEND LIFT. - NM 5431/05.
Last Amended Date Oct 10, 2005

Circumstances of loss

EX-PACIFIC DIRK '99. BUILT IN 1981 BY YOKOHAMA ZOSEN, CHIBA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OCEAN MARINE SERVICES (EGYPT) LTD, ALEXENDRIA. TWO OIL ENGINES FOR 4200BHP, TWIN SHAFT. (LR). SANK AFTER COLLIDING WITH AN OBJECT IN THE S BELAYIM FIELD, EGYPT. LATER LIFTED BY SHEELEG TAKLIFT 7. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN DIRK wreck located?

The OCEAN DIRK wreck is located at coordinates 28 35.26 N,33 8.65 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN DIRK?

The seabed around the OCEAN DIRK lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN DIRK discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN DIRK was discovered in 2005.

What country did the OCEAN DIRK belong to?

The OCEAN DIRK belonged to EG.

What was the tonnage of the OCEAN DIRK?

The OCEAN DIRK had a tonnage of 863 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN DIRK?

The OCEAN DIRK is classified as a tug.

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