Other Wreck 12383

Field	Value
Obstruction Category	foul ground
Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	52 58.687 N,2 51.296 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 52.978117 Longitude: 2.854933
Wreck Depth	30 m
Water Depth	35 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year	2007
Original Source	other
Last Amended Date	Jun 19, 2007

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater Obstruction Details: Blowout Preventer (BOP) and associated debris located at coordinates 52 58.687 N, 2 51.296 E in the North Sea. The heavy steel obstruction measures approximately 16 feet by 12 feet with a total weight of 63 tonnes. Mariners are advised that there is a safe clearance of over 30 meters above the seabed hazard.

Surveying Details

HA123/005/002/14 19.6.07 BLOWOUT PREVENTER AND OTHER DEBRIS DROPPED IN 5258.687N, 0251.296E [WGD]. BOP IS 16FT BY 12FT WITH WEIGHT 63 TONNES. THERE IS OVER 30MTRS CLEARANCE. (KINGFISHER BULLETIN 12/07 DTD 7.6.07). INS AS OBSTN USC 30MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

DROPPED BY GSF LABRADOR.

General Comments

4.8MTRS BY 3.7MTRS, WEIGHT 63 TONNES

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 58.687 N,2 51.296 E

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