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GEO LAB BARGE NO 1

GEO LAB BARGE NO 1 isn't your average Singapore dive, and that's precisely why we love it. Dropping down, the barge looms out of the green, a significant metal structure that feels much bigger than you expect at 25m. Our favourite part is navigating the twisted metal, imagining its working life before it found its final resting place. We’ve spotted big schools of fusiliers here, swirling around the deeper parts of the wreck, and once saw a decent-sized barracuda just hanging out in the gloom. It’s a site that rewards careful exploration, peering into the nooks and crannies to see what’s taken up residence. The wreck itself is classified as dangerous, which means experienced divers are best suited here, those comfortable with deeper dives and overhead environments, even if you’re just hovering above. Visibility can be a real mixed bag, often settling around the 3-5 meter mark, occasionally pushing to 8 or 10 meters on a good day, so a good dive light is non-negotiable. We’d suggest going during slack tide, as currents around the Southern Islands can really pick up, making it a challenging dive to enjoy properly. Keep an eye out for the resident batfish and various nudibranchs that cling to the rusting hull – they’re surprisingly colourful against the muted backdrop.