The Cement Wreck - Sipadan

The Cement Wreck sits off Sipadan, a metal skeleton that’s become a home. It's not a huge wreck, more like a decent-sized barge, but it's draped in soft corals and sponges. You'll find schools of batfish circling the mast, and sometimes a few barracuda cruise by. For divers who enjoy poking around a structure with plenty of resident reef fish, it's a good alternative to the deeper walls nearby. It’s an easy dive, often with minimal current, making it approachable for most experience levels.

Location
Sipadan, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
5.222667, 115.078000
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Pulau Kuraman Marine Park

Best Time to Dive in Sipadan

The warmest water temperatures in Sipadan occur in August, averaging 30.6°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 28.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.5°C
  • February: 28.3°C
  • March: 28.9°C
  • April: 29.7°C
  • May: 30.3°C
  • June: 30.3°C
  • July: 30.2°C
  • August: 30.6°C
  • September: 30.5°C
  • October: 30.4°C
  • November: 30.0°C
  • December: 29.3°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Sipadan

Nearest Dive Centres to The Cement Wreck

Marine Life in Sipadan

Home to 147 recorded species including 111 reef fish, 11 sea snails & nudibranchs, 9 sharks & rays, 5 seagrass & algae, 4 other, 4 hard corals.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for The Cement Wreck

Based on average water temperature of 29.7°C, currents 12 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°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