Dive-site story
Scuttled in 2009 off the coast of Comino, the P31 is an intact former East German Kondor I-class patrol boat that served with the Armed Forces of Malta. Resting upright on a clean, light-colored seabed, the vessel was thoroughly cleared and prepared for recreational diving prior to sinking. Large access cuts allow safe, natural light-filled penetration into the engine room, bridge, and internal compartments, while the exterior attracts schooling fish and provides shelter across an otherwise open expanse of sand.
Upright Kondor I-class patrol boat resting intact on a white sand plateau
Wide swim-throughs and cleared interior compartments with abundant ambient light
Frequent sightings of morays and scorpionfish tucked within the deck machinery and hull openings
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calm seas and warm water make late spring through autumn the ideal window, with peak visibility often extending into October.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Black ScorpionfishScorpaena porcus | Common | ||||||||||||
| DamselfishChromis chromis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Wide-eyed FlounderBothus podas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common StingrayDasyatis pastinaca | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
