Zainab Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Zainab Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 14.944 N,54 51.538 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.249067
  • Longitude: 54.858967
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ZAINAB
Type tanker
Flag HN
Length 109.6 m
Width 15.6 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 3274
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 2001
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers N CARD PILLAR LT BUOY 'ZAINAB WK', Q, AIS, CLOSE N
Surveying Details 23.4.01 23.4.01 SANK 16.5 MILES N OF JEBEL ALI. (LL 17.4.01). POSN 2415.0N, 5452.0E FOR FILING ONLY. HH488/460/04 24.4.01 HH488/460/04 24.4.01 LIES IN 2514.944N, 5451.538E [WGD]. ISO DANGER LT BUOY, FL(2)6S, IN 2515.027N, 5451.529E [WGD]. (MENAS, EMAIL DTD 24.4.01). INS AS DW WITH ISO DANGER BUOY CLOSE N. - NM 2216/01. 16.5.01 16.5.01 WILL NOT BE SALVAGED. ALL OIL RECOVERED. (LL 12.4.01). NCA. HH488/460/04 23.8.01 HH488/460/04 23.8.01 DW IN 2514.944N, 5451.538E [WGD], MARKED BY N CARD LT BUOY, Q, IN 2515.106N, 5451.538E. (MENAS NM 016/01 & HYDROPAC 1066/01). AMEND BUOY AND BUOY POSN. - NM ACTION. HH488/500/04 9.1.06 HH488/500/04 9.1.06 BUOY NAMED: 'ZAINAB WK'. (MENAS, EMAIL DTD 3.1.06). BR STD. 28.11.11 SEP 2011/000220624 28.11.11 HAS DRIFTED 2 MILE E TO 2514.90N, 5453.60E [WGD]. (DUBAI PORTS NAV WARNING 3/11). NCA. 5.12.11 SEP 2011/000225775 5.12.11 CONFIRM THAT BUOY, NOT WK, HAS DRIFTED 2 MILES E. (S MOHAMMED, MARINE ADVISORY BOARD, EMAIL DTD 4.12.11). NCA. 18.3.13 SEP 2013/000054880 18.3.13 BUOY FITTED WITH AIS. (MENAS, AIS BUOY LIST DTD 2.2013).
Last Amended Date Mar 18, 2013

Circumstances of loss

EX FATIMA-99, EX ARABIAN QUEEN-98, EX RED IBIS-97, EX STORNA-82, EX SEATERN-75. BUILT IN 1969 BY SMITHS DOCK LTD, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SAAD DHAIF AYDA, SAN LORENZO, HONDURAS. SANK, CAUSE UNKNOWN. CARGO 1300 TONS FUEL OIL. HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN INTERCEPTED AS A POSSIBLE SMUGGLER OF IRAQUI OIL.

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FAQ

Where is the ZAINAB wreck located?

The ZAINAB wreck is located at coordinates 25 14.944 N,54 51.538 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ZAINAB?

The seabed around the ZAINAB lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the ZAINAB sink?

The ZAINAB sank on Apr 14, 2001.

When was the wreck of the ZAINAB discovered?

The wreck of the ZAINAB was discovered in 2001.

What country did the ZAINAB belong to?

The ZAINAB belonged to HN.

What cargo was the ZAINAB carrying?

The ZAINAB was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the ZAINAB?

The ZAINAB had a tonnage of 3274 tons.

What type of wreck is the ZAINAB?

The ZAINAB is classified as a tanker.

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