VETOR SECONDO
Protected Area
Stagnone di Marsala e Saline di Trapani - area marina e terrestre
Why dive here
With 60+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and sperm whales - VETOR SECONDO offers some of Ustica's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
Ustica offers some seriously good diving, and the *Vetor Secondo* is one of our favourite shallow wrecks. This old tanker ran aground back in '93, but time and weather have really transformed it. You’ll find the bow section completely out of the water, a stark, rusty reminder of its past, but slip beneath the surface and a whole new world opens up. The stern lies around five metres deep, perfect for a long, relaxed dive or even a snorkel. We love how the metal has softened with marine growth; it’s not jagged and broken, more like a lived-in reef. Look for schools of juvenile barracuda shimmering around the structure, darting in and out of the holds. The light quality here is incredible, especially mid-morning, with shafts piercing through the water column and illuminating vibrant nudibranchs clinging to the corroded hull. It’s an easy dive, suitable for anyone, and offers a fantastic chance to really get to know a wreck intimately without any depth concerns.
Typical VETOR SECONDO 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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DIVING CENTER SARACEN FAVIGNANA
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Centro Sub Atlantis
LUNA BLU DIVING CENTER
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for VETOR SECONDO
VETOR SECONDO Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for VETOR SECONDO, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (38.1, 14.46) (15km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
24°C
75°F · Range: 22.1–25.7°C
Air Temperature
22°C
71°F
Wind Speed
7.27 m/s
14.1 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1018.1 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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