Dive-site story
Sunk deliberately as an artificial reef off the coast of Checheng, the ROCS Chung Cheng (中正艦) is a massive decommissioned landing ship dock resting upright on an open sandy seabed. Strong currents frequently sweep the hull, requiring sound gas management and good negative descent techniques. The superstructure rises up from the seafloor, heavily encrusted with soft corals, seafans, and sponges that shelter schools of pelagics and resident predators.
Massive military landing ship dock preserved upright as a thriving artificial reef
Dense clusters of soft corals and seafans covering the gun mounts and bridge
Resident schools of batfish and patrolling pelagic jacks circling the upper decks
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Spring through autumn offers the calmest seas and best boat access before the winter northeast monsoon strengthens.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orbicular BatfishPlatax orbicularis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant GrouperEpinephelus lanceolatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bigeye TrevallyCaranx sexfasciatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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