Tanto Hari Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tanto hari Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 11.119 S,112 41.613 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -7.185317
  • Longitude: 112.693550
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name TANTO HARI
Type carrier
Flag ID
Length 126.3 m
Width 20.4 m
Draught 5.1
Tonnage 5931
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 2014
Original Detection Year 2014
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Markers EMERGENCY WK MARKING BUOY, FLY 5 SEC
Last Amended Date Mar 5, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck details for the cargo vessel TANTO HARI located in the Java Sea near Surabaya, Indonesia. The wreck coordinates are 7 11.119 S, 112 41.613 E. The vessel TANTO HARI originally listed to port before sinking on its port beam. Following the incident, emergency wreck marking buoys were established to warn maritime traffic. As of February 2016, the wreck of the TANTO HARI remains visible above the waterline, suggesting ongoing salvage operations at the site. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when navigating near these coordinates in the Java Sea as the wreck represents a significant underwater obstruction.

Surveying Details

SEP 2014/000033805 18.2.14 EMERGENCY WK MARKING BUOY ESTABLISHED IN 0711.145S, 11241.607E [WGD] MARKING WK OF TANTO HARI. (INDONESIAN NAVWARNING 29/14 DTD 12.2.14). INS BUOY WITH ST CLOSE S. 18.2.14 LISTED TO PORT AND SANK ON PORT BEAM. (MARINETRAFFIC.COM, PHOTOS DTD 30.1.14). SEP 2014/000096082 12.5.14 DW IN 0711.145S, 11214.607E [WGD]. (INDONESIAN NM 12/103/14). EMERGENCY WK MARKING BUOY, FLY 5 SEC (SIC) IN 0711.145S, 11214.607E [WGD]. (INDONESIAN NM 12/102/14). - NM 3223/14. 4.4.16 WK SHOWN VISIBLE ABOVE WATERLINE (POSSIBLY UNDER SALAVAGE) IN 0711.119S, 11241.613E [WGD] ON PHOTOPLOT PG3101 (H210, DTD 6.2.16). AMEND ST IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-HARI BHUM '08, EX-VILE DE MASCATE '91, EX-WOERMANN SANAGA '91, EX-NEDLLOYD ZAIRE '09, EX-CAPE RACE '88, EX-CONTSHIP CHAMPION '87, EX-AUSTRALIAN EAGLE '85, EX-CHAMPION '82. BUILT IN 1981 BY RICKERS WERFT, BREMERHAVEN, GERMANY. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TANTO INTIM LINE, SURABAJA, INDONESIA, MANAGED BY SAME COMPANY. LISTED TO PORT AND SANK ON PORT SIDE. (MARINETRAFFIC.COM ET AL).

General Comments

Possibly under salvage?

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FAQ

Where is the TANTO HARI wreck located?

The TANTO HARI wreck is located at coordinates 7 11.119 S,112 41.613 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TANTO HARI?

The seabed around the TANTO HARI lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the TANTO HARI sink?

The TANTO HARI sank on Jan 30, 2014.

When was the wreck of the TANTO HARI discovered?

The wreck of the TANTO HARI was discovered in 2014.

What country did the TANTO HARI belong to?

The TANTO HARI belonged to ID.

What was the tonnage of the TANTO HARI?

The TANTO HARI had a tonnage of 5931 tons.

What type of wreck is the TANTO HARI?

The TANTO HARI is classified as a carrier.

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