Rig Chief Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Rig chief Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 25.97 N,5 12.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.432833
  • Longitude: 5.215167
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIG CHIEF
Type tug
Flag NO
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 22, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 29.3.78 GROUNDED AT SKARE TREBAAEN LT BUOY, NE OF HAUGESUND. (LL, 29.3.78) POSN 592600N, 051300E FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 30.3.78 SALVAGE PROSPECTS POOR, EXTENSIVE BOTTOM & BOW DAMAGE, LYING IN ABOUT 70MTRS. (LL, 30.3.78) 10.4.78 SALVAGE VESSEL UNABLE TO LOCATE WK. (LL, 8.4.78) 8.5.78 SEARCH ABANDONED. WK LIKELY TO HAVE BEEN CARRIED AWAY BY THE CURRENT. (LL, 5.5.78) SEP 2015/000278428 6.1.16 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 17 [NOV 2015, COR TO 15.11.15]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jan 6, 2016

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL RAN AGROUND & FOUNDERED AT SKARE TREBAAEN, NEAR HAUGESUND, IN ROUGH WEATHER. SHE WAS ON PASSAGE SKUDENES TO HUSNES, LOADED WITH LARGE STEEL CONSTRUCTION [10 X 5MTRS] FOR SHIPMENT TO THE FRIGG OILFIELD. (LLOYDS VOL.232)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 59 25.97 N,5 12.91 E
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FAQ

Where is the RIG CHIEF wreck located?

The RIG CHIEF wreck is located at coordinates 59 25.97 N,5 12.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RIG CHIEF?

The seabed around the RIG CHIEF lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the RIG CHIEF sink?

The RIG CHIEF sank on Mar 22, 1978.

When was the wreck of the RIG CHIEF discovered?

The wreck of the RIG CHIEF was discovered in 1978.

What country did the RIG CHIEF belong to?

The RIG CHIEF belonged to NO.

What cargo was the RIG CHIEF carrying?

The RIG CHIEF was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What type of wreck is the RIG CHIEF?

The RIG CHIEF is classified as a tug.

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