Labuan Wreck Diving 2007

 

The Magnificent "4"
   
 
The Four Wreck Of Labuan

The Australian Wreck
 Name : SS De KLERK
Type : Cargo/Passenger Steamer
Dimensions : L85 m, B12 m, DR6 m (approx)
Year Built : 1900
Built By : Unknown

 This wreck lies south west of Rusukan Besar Island about 23 km from Labuan and is anything but Australian. It is the wreck of a cargo and passenger steamer originally named SS De KLERK, built in Amsterdam in 1990 and plying what was then the Dutch West Indies. During World War II the Dutch scuttled the ship to prevent it from falling into Japanese hands. But the Japanese salvaged the ship and renamed it the ‘Imbari Maru’. In 1949 while on a voyage to Manila it struck a mine off Labuan and sank. 339 passengers lost their lives, mostly workers and prisoners of war. The wreck lies on the sea bed under 21 meters of water. Experienced divers will enjoy exploring the interior of the wreck. Others will appreciate the variety of marine life around it, including soft corals, lion fish and seldom-seen frog fish. It is a good subject for underwater photography.
The American Wreck
 Name : USS Salute
Type : US Navy Minesweeper
Dimensions : L184 ft, B33 ft, DR9 ft
Year Built : 1943
Built By : Winslow Marine Railway and Shipbuilding Co. Seattle, Washington DC, USA

This wreck lies south-east of Rusukan Kecil Island, 1.4 km away from the Australian wreck and about 24 km from Labuan. It is the “USS SALUTE”, a US Navy Minesweeper built in Seattle, Washington in 1943. It was first put into service in Hawaii in 1944 escorting convoys between Pearl Harbor and several ports in the Far East. Later it was involved in intense action, providing protection for anti-aircraft vessels and submarine, as well as minesweeping. After several minesweeping operations in the Philippines, the ship began operating in Brunei Bay where it struck a mine in 1945. Nine US sailors lost their lives when she sank.
The Cement Wreck
 Name : MV Tung Hwuang
Type : Freighter
Dimensions : L92 m, W15 m, DR7 m
Year Built : Unknown
Built By : Unknown

The “TUNG HWANG” is a freighter that sank while transporting cement to Brunei for the Sultan’s new palace. It hit the Samarang Bank and sank as it tried to reach Labuan for repairs. Fortunately, no lives were lost. The wreck now lies east of Kuraman Island and just 21 km from Labuan. It has settled in an upright position. It is the easiest wreck to navigate, making it ideal for training in wreck diving. Divers can swim around in the cargo hold and docks. There is a great variety of marine life to be found here including barracuda, turtles, lion fish and reef fish. Soft and hard corals grow on the surface of the wreck, which makes this the best Labuan wreck for underwater photography.
The Blue Water Wreck
 Name : Mabini Padre
Type : Stern Trawler
Dimensions : L80 m, B12 m, DR6 m (approx)
Year Built : Unknown
Built By : Unknown

This wreck lies northeast of Kuraman Island and is 34 km from Labuan. It gets its name from the very clear ‘blue’ waters it lies. Of all the wrecks, this one has the best visibility. The wreck is the ‘MABINI PADRE’, a large Philippines fishing trawler, which caught fire and sank in 1981. It is an interesting site for divers as it is completely intact. It also supports a wealth of marine life like soft corals, grouper and bat fish.

 
 

RATES
 

(All Prices are cash basis & per person. Minimum 2 persons per booking)

1 WRECK – 2 Dives

 

2 Dives, on either the Cement,

American or Australian Wrecks.

3 – 4 divers: RM 468

5 & above: RM 438

 

2 Dives, on the Blue Water Wreck

3 – 4 divers: RM 518

5 & above: RM 488

 

2 WRECKS – 2 Dives

 

1 Dive each, on either the Cement,

American or Australian Wrecks.

3 – 4 divers: RM 468

5 & above: RM 438

 

1 Dive on the Blue Water Wreck, and

1 on either the Cement, American or

Australian Wreck.

3 – 4 divers: RM 518

5 & above: RM 488

 

3 WRECKS, 2 DAYS – 4 Dives

 

2 Dives on the Cement Wreck, and

1 dive each on the Australian

and American Wreck.

3 – 4 Divers: RM 800

5 & above: RM 750

 

4 WRECKS, 2 DAYS – 4 Dives

 

1 Dive on each of the wrecks: Cement,

Australian, American and Blue Water Wrecks.

3 – 4 Divers: RM 850

5 & above: RM 800

 

Prices include:

Packed sandwich lunch with fresh fruit

Mineral water & soft drinks

Full use of diving equipment

Tanks & weight

Dive Boat with dive guide

Boat dives as mentioned above

 

Notes:

1. The rates are valid until 31st December 2007. We reserve the right to change them without any prior notice

2. Diving the wrecks is subject to weather, especially the Blue Water Wreck, which only ca be reached in good

Conditions only.

3. All bookings are subject to availability.

4. Diver must be at least an advanced diver or has done more than 25 dives.

5. Terms & conditions apply.

 

 
 

Insurance
 

 

Excludes:

 

  • Travel Insurance (scuba diving and winter sports are covered)

    • 100K Classic Plan - RM 17/person

    • 200K VIP Plan - RM 29/person

equipments shall be rented under the customer care, any damage or lost will be charge to them on the cost price of the item. Gear should be return to the resort after use use otherwise we shall automatically assumed that you would like to hire the gears for the following day.

 

Look up : Terms and condition, Payment

Terms & Conditions applies
 
  • Titan Dive Team reserves the Rights to makes necessary changes without prior notice for schedule and fare rate
  • Package price above is subject to room availability and rates are Nett inclusive of all taxes.
  • Applicable to Malaysian, Permanent residents in Malaysia and Singaporean only. 
  • Single supplement at RM 75.00 per adult per night.
  • Child with Bed (4 -12 years old) sharing room with parents at RM250 Nett per child for 3 Days 2 Nights Package without any boat dive.
  • During reservation, please provide your personal details (Full Name, Nationality, Date of Birth and I/D or Passport No.)
  • 50% deposit upon confirmation. (Please note that the accommodation may be available at the time of enquiry but it is not being held for you until we received your payments)
  • Additional dives are charge at RM 60.00 Nett per dive.
  • Divers are require to sign a liability release & express assumption of risk form
  • Dive master reserve the right to exclude uncertified or unfit divers from diving
  • Dive master may at his discretion cancel diving activities due to unsafe condition and poor weather
  • Divers are not allowed to dive within a minimum of 12 hours prior to flying (recommended by PADI)
 

Payment: 

  • Payment to be made in full 1 month before commencement of trip
  • In the event of cancellation, the following cancellation charges shall apply.
    4 weeks before arrival 20% of full price forfeited
    3 weeks before arrival 30% of full price forfeited
    1 week before arrival 50% of full price forfeited
    No show of customer 100% of full price forfeited

Payment can be made by cash or cheque and bank into our bank. It is important to retain your document of transfer for verification purposes, thank you very much.

               

Company Name : Titan Dive Team               

Bank               : Hong Leong Bank Berhad

Account No.     : 195 0000 5843

 

or

 

Name          : Chiew Chen Yee

Bank           : Maybank Berhad       

Account No. : 112174199453

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