DAI NI HINO MARU
Why dive here
With 195+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, eagle rays, grey reef sharks and whitetip reef sharks - DAI NI HINO MARU offers some of Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon's richest wreck diving. Water sits around 29°C.
The Dai Ni Hino Maru, a Japanese cargo ship, rests upright in about 36 metres, a silent monument to Operation Hailstone. What we love about this wreck is the way it’s slowly being consumed by the reef. Down on the main deck, there are still sake bottles scattered amongst the coral, and in the forward holds, you’ll find piles of ammunition alongside trucks and chassis frames. The ambient light at depth here can be quite muted, so good lights are essential for poking around the holds, but it adds to the atmosphere. We’d suggest keeping an eye out for the resident moray eels that have made homes in the superstructure, and there are often schools of fusiliers circling the masts. The stern features a significant gun, draped in soft corals, a truly striking sight. It’s a dive that combines history with vibrant reef life, perfect for experienced wreck divers who appreciate a good penetration, though even outside the holds, there’s plenty to explore.
Typical DAI NI HINO MARU Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (36m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for DAI NI HINO MARU
DAI NI HINO MARU Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for DAI NI HINO MARU, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (7.35, 151.88) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
28.91°C
84°F
Air Temperature
27.7°C
82°F
Wind Speed
5.93 m/s
11.5 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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