CM 2548 TS - Koh Tang & Offshore
CM 2548 TS is a different beast entirely. We’re talking about a fishing vessel, yes, but its character comes from its status as a dangerous wreck. It’s sitting upright in just 10 metres of water, perfectly accessible for those who might not fancy a deep, dark penetration dive but still want a proper wreck experience. The vessel itself is relatively intact, though nature is slowly reclaiming it. We love poking around the bow, where the anchor chain still drapes dramatically. Lionfish often hang out here, almost posing for photos, and the schools of fusiliers are often so thick you have to wave them away to see where you’re going. The real joy here is the penetration opportunities for certified wreck divers. Inside, the holds are open, revealing the skeletal remains of fishing gear, now encrusted with sponges and hard corals. It’s a bit eerie, but in the best possible way. The deck, just a few metres below the surface, is often swarming with juvenile snappers and barracuda. This site is a fantastic alternative to the deeper, more challenging wrecks in the area, offering a truly immersive historical dive without the demanding depth.
- Location
- Koh Tang & Offshore, Cambodia, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- 9.023334, 104.715000
- Type
- wreck
- Maximum Depth
- 10m
Best Time to Dive in Koh Tang & Offshore
The warmest water temperatures in Koh Tang & Offshore occur in January, averaging 29.2°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 29.2°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 29.2°C (air: 27.1°C)
- February: 29.2°C (air: 27.4°C)
- March: 29.2°C (air: 27.9°C)
- April: 29.2°C (air: 28.8°C)
- May: 29.2°C (air: 29.2°C)
- June: 29.2°C (air: 28.6°C)
- July: 29.2°C (air: 28.1°C)
- August: 29.2°C (air: 28.1°C)
- September: 29.2°C (air: 27.7°C)
- October: 29.2°C (air: 27.6°C)
- November: 29.2°C (air: 28.0°C)
- December: 29.2°C (air: 27.7°C)
Nearby Dive Sites in Koh Tang & Offshore
- Buom Island (MPA) - 12m
- CM 02958 TS - 13m (wreck)
- CM 91793TS - 45m (wreck)
- Condor Reef - 15-30m (reef)
- DN 1060 - 7m (wreck)
- Finger Nail (Marine Park) - 13m
- Gầm Ghì West - 14m
- KG 09299 - 29m (wreck)
- Kim Quy island - 12m
- Koh Tang North - 10-25m (reef)
- North Pinapple Point/Hon Thom Bac - 12m
- Phu Quoc
- South Pinapple Point / Thom Island - 15m
- SPAN - 35m (wreck)
- Than Binh 6 - 8m (wreck)
Nearest Dive Centres to CM 2548 TS
Marine Life in Koh Tang & Offshore
Home to 22 recorded species including 17 reef fish, 2 seagrass & algae, 2 other, 1 crabs & lobsters.
Notable Species
- Redcoat (Sargocentron rubrum) - Reef Fish
- Lattice monocle bream (Scolopsis taenioptera) - Reef Fish
- Crescent Grunter (Terapon jarbua) - Reef Fish
- Common Ponyfish (Leiognathus equula) - Reef Fish
- Largescaled Terapon (Terapon theraps) - Reef Fish
- Deep Body Silver Biddy (Gerres erythrourus) - Reef Fish
- Oriental sole (Brachirus orientalis) - Reef Fish
- Wrasse (Thalassoma lunare) - Reef Fish
- Six-banded Rock Cod (Epinephelus sexfasciatus) - Reef Fish
- Green Rrough-backed Puffer (Lagocephalus lunaris) - Reef Fish
- Deep Flounder (Pseudorhombus elevatus) - Reef Fish
- seagrass (Halophila ovalis) - Seagrass & Algae
- Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson) - Reef Fish
- Big-eye trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus) - Reef Fish
- Crazy Fish (Butis butis) - Reef Fish
- Horseshoe Crab (Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda)
- Savigny's Brittle Star (Ophiactis savignyi)
- Silver moony (Monodactylus argenteus) - Reef Fish
- Scissortail sergeant (Abudefduf sexfasciatus) - Reef Fish
- halodule (Halodule uninervis) - Seagrass & Algae
Recommended Packing List for CM 2548 TS
Based on average water temperature of 29.2°C.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories