Dive-site story
Inchcape 1 is an oil-field service tug that was intentionally scuttled off the Fujairah coast to create an artificial reef. Resting upright on a flat sand bottom, the wreck has developed into a focal point for regional sea life. Divers typically descend down a mooring line straight onto the wheelhouse before exploring the deck machinery, open hold areas, and the hull perimeter.
Well-preserved vessel sitting upright with accessible wheelhouse and deck fixtures
Resident honeycomb moray eels sheltered inside the pipes and machinery crevices
Schools of yellowtail snappers and jacks congregating above the superstructure
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Autumn through spring provides comfortable ambient temperatures and dependable sea conditions in the Gulf of Oman.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honeycomb moray eelGymnothorax favagineus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Orbicular batfishPlatax orbicularis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail snapperLutjanus fulviflamma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Arabian bluespotted maskrayNeotrygon indica | Common | ||||||||||||
| ScorpionfishScorpaenopsis sp. | Common |
Marine forecast
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