Onibe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Onibe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 53 S,19 32 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.883333
  • Longitude: 19.533333
Water Depth 87 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ONIBE
Type carrier
Flag MG
Length 97.5 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 3523
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 16, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH451/350/01 27.3.92 HH451/350/01 27.3.92 COLLISION TOOK PLACE IN 345400S, 193400E APPROX. VESSEL SANK 2HRS LATER, 8M OFF THE COAST. (LL, 17.3.92). NCA YET. HH450/400/01 13.5.92 HH450/400/01 13.5.92 WK, NOT DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, IN 345300S, 193200E. (SAN NM 26/92). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 15, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1979 BY KURUSHIMA DOCKYARD CO. LTD., IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMPAGNIE MALGACHE DE NAVIGATION. PASSAGE CAPE TOWN FOR DURBAN. SANK OFF QUOIN POINT NEAR CAPE AGULHAS, FOLLOWING A COLLISION IN DENSE FOG WITH QATARI MV FATHULKHAIR. ALL 29 CREW & 2 PASSENGERS RESCUED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the ONIBE wreck located?

The ONIBE wreck is located at coordinates 34 53 S,19 32 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ONIBE?

The seabed around the ONIBE lies at approximately 87 meters deep.

When did the ONIBE sink?

The ONIBE sank on Mar 16, 1992.

When was the wreck of the ONIBE discovered?

The wreck of the ONIBE was discovered in 1992.

What country did the ONIBE belong to?

The ONIBE belonged to MG.

What cargo was the ONIBE carrying?

The ONIBE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ONIBE?

The ONIBE had a tonnage of 3523 tons.

What type of wreck is the ONIBE?

The ONIBE is classified as a carrier.

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