EMIL
Protected Area
Sanganeb Atoll
Why dive here
With 55+ marine species recorded in the area - including pufferfish - EMIL offers some of Port Sudan & Sanganeb's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 25-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
The EMIL wreck, just north of Port Sudan, is a freighter that caught fire back in '89. She’s a big girl, almost 120 metres long, and sits upright in a maximum depth of around 28 metres. The stern section is the most intact part, where the propellers and rudder are still in place, now home to schools of snapper and barracuda. We’ve always enjoyed the engine room penetration here, it’s quite open and a good introduction to overhead environments for those with appropriate training. Keep an eye out for nudibranchs on the deck plating, especially around the cargo holds where the light creates some interesting shadows. It’s a solid dive for anyone who enjoys exploring a proper wreck.
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 EMIL
EMIL Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for EMIL, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (19.94, 37.4) (17km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
31°C
88°F · Range: 29.9–32.3°C
Current Speed
7.07 cm/s
Direction: S (171.9°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.088 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
37.37 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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