Dive-site story
Positioned just off Mabul Island, this converted offshore oil platform functions as both a dive resort and a massive artificial reef. Directly beneath the rig legs, decades of accumulated framework, concrete structures, and discarded machinery shelter dense concentrations of schooling fish and strange benthic critters. The sandy seabed beneath the metal columns yields some of the finest muck diving in Sabah, making it a regular stop for photographers seeking macro subjects between day trips to Sipadan.
Vast artificial reef network formed by the platform pylons, metal beams, and sunken boat debris
Exceptional muck diving with high concentrations of cryptic critters and juvenile fish
Resident schools of giant trevally, chevron barracuda, and batfish congregating under the shadow of the rig
Unique platform entry using the dive rig's custom mechanical elevator
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving occurs year-round, though the calmest sea conditions and clearest visibility typically span the dry season.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant FrogfishAntennarius commerson | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ornate Ghost PipefishSolenostomus paradoxus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Flamboyant CuttlefishMetasepia tullbergi | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| BatfishPlatax teira | Common | ||||||||||||
| CrocodilefishCymbacephalus beauforti | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-ringed OctopusHapalochlaena | Rare |
Marine forecast
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