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HOEGH OSAKA

Okay, so a grounded ship isn't a *sunken* one, technically, but the Hoegh Osaka is a proper beast of a dive, and one we genuinely love. It's a car carrier that ran aground in 2015, and while it was salvaged, the hull was extensively damaged in the process and scuttled in shallower waters to become an artificial reef. Maxing out at 7m, this is a relatively shallow dive, perfect for extended bottom times and really exploring the vast, mangled remains. You’ll drop onto a huge, sprawling metal sculpture. Twisted steel plates and crumpled bulkheads create fantastic swim-throughs, if you’re careful and properly trained for overhead environments. We’ve seen conger eels lurking in shadowed corners and massive schools of juvenile pollack swarming around the structure. Light penetrates almost everywhere, highlighting the vibrant jewel anemones that carpet parts of the wreck. It’s a site that changes with the light and the seasons; always something new to spot. Our tip? Go on a calm day with good visibility. You’ll thank us.