Um el Faroud Wreck Suggest edit

Malta Suggest · Southern Region Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

AdvancedRecommended cert

36Max dive depth

36.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to OctoberBest months

24.0–28.0 °CWater (summer)

14.0–18.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The Um el Faroud Wreck is a notable dive site located off the coast of Malta. This sunken oil tanker, which was intentionally scuttled in 1998, offers divers a unique opportunity to explore a large wreck teeming with marine life.

Divers can navigate through various sections of the wreck, including the engine room and the bridge. The wreck is home to a variety of marine species, making it a vibrant underwater ecosystem.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 24.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 14.0–18.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand rock artificial reef Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle shots of the wreck, macro photography of marine life

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