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Log This Dive

SELAMAT

Selamat at Sipadan offers a shallower experience, a nice change of pace from the deeper walls the island is known for. This isn’t a pristine, intact wreck, but rather the scattered remains of a motor vessel that went down in ’71. We love how the hull plates lie draped over the reef, almost like discarded fabric, creating little tunnels and overhangs. It’s perfect for divers who enjoy a bit of wreck rummaging without the depth. You’ll spend your time here at around 10 meters, tracing the outline of what was once a 45-meter ship. Moray eels have made the crevices home, and we often spot whitetip reef sharks resting under the larger sections of the hull. The resident schools of yellowback fusiliers here are phenomenal, swirling around the metalwork, catching the light. It’s a site that rewards a slow, deliberate exploration, feeling the history of the vessel blend with the relentless growth of the reef. We’d suggest going at slack tide; otherwise, the current can pick up and make finning around the larger pieces of wreckage a bit of a workout.