Picho Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Picho Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 24.4 N,115 16 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.406667
  • Longitude: 115.266667
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PICHO
Type Safety/Rescue Vessel
Length 30 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 2.2
Tonnage 180
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2006
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH518/525/03 26.6.06 HH518/525/03 26.6.06 SANK IN APPROX 0524.40N, 11516.00E [WGD]. (MARINE DEPT PENINSULAR MALAYSIA NM 32T/06). NCA. HH518/525/03 26.6.06 HH518/525/03 26.6.06 DW PA IN 0524.40N, 11516.00E [WGD]. (MALAYSIAN NM 5/84/06). - NM 3380/06. 11.9.06 SEP 2006/000377860 11.9.06 WK REMOVED. (PENINSULA MALAYSIAN NM 53/06). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM 5043/06.
Last Amended Date Sep 11, 2006

Circumstances of loss

EX-AFON ALAW '91. BUILT IN 1982 BY ASIAWELD SHIPBUILDING PTE LTD, SINGAPORE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AJANG SHIPPING SENDIRIAN BERHAD, KUCHING. TWO OIL ENGINES FOR TOTAL OF 1442BHP, TWIN SHAFT. (LR).

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FAQ

Where is the PICHO wreck located?

The PICHO wreck is located at coordinates 5 24.4 N,115 16 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PICHO?

The seabed around the PICHO lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the PICHO discovered?

The wreck of the PICHO was discovered in 2006.

What was the tonnage of the PICHO?

The PICHO had a tonnage of 180 tons.

What type of wreck is the PICHO?

The PICHO is classified as a safety/rescue vessel.

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