Shinkoku 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 - Shinkoku Maru offers some of Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest August, October, November.
Diving the Shinkoku Maru in Chuuk Lagoon, you really get a sense of history frozen in time. This oiler lies on its port side, pretty intact, offering plenty to explore for recreational wreck divers. We’ve poked around the engine room, seen the giant props, and even spotted the ship’s operating theatre – it's eerie how well preserved some areas are. Outside, the superstructure hosts a surprising amount of soft coral, and we often find green sea turtles resting on the deck or cruising past the bridge. It’s a compelling dive, best suited for those comfortable navigating interiors and appreciative of how nature reclaims these sunken giants.
Typical Shinkoku Maru Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Shinkoku Maru
Shinkoku Maru Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Shinkoku Maru, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (7.41, 151.84) (2km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.3–31.4°C
Air Temperature
28°C
82°F
Wind Speed
6.4 m/s
12.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1009.4 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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