Dive-site story
Located on the sandy seabed off Pulau Tioman's western coastline, this scuttled Vietnamese fishing vessel serves as an established artificial reef. The hull sits upright, heavily encrusted with soft corals, sponges, and hydroids that attract schooling fish and macro life. Divers typically follow mooring lines directly down to the structure, navigating around the exterior framework and deck sections where marine life congregates.
Schooling batfish hovering above the collapsed wheelhouse and masts
Large giant moray eels sheltered inside the engine block and hull cavities
Dense clusters of soft corals and black coral bushes colonizing the superstructure
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Operations run during the non-monsoon dry season, while northeast monsoon rains close regional diving from November through February.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallfin batfishPlatax teira | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant morayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail snapperLutjanus kasmira | Common | ||||||||||||
| LionfishPterois volitans | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great barracudaSphyraena barracuda | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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