HYUNDAI NO 105 - Southern Islands

The Hyundai No. 105 is a serious dive for serious wreck heads. We’re talking a colossal vehicle carrier, sitting upright at 46 metres, making it one of the deepest accessible wrecks in Singapore. The sheer scale of it is what gets you; those massive holds, designed to swallow thousands of cars, now open to the dark blue, creating cathedral-like spaces. Penetrating the main deck is a real thrill, but you need your wits about you and solid wreck diving experience. Even from the outside, the hull is thick with growth, mostly soft corals, some anemones, and large schools of fusiliers and snapper hanging around the superstructure. Look closely and you’ll often spot batfish patrolling the holds and barracuda lurking in the gloom. Our favourite part has to be the bridge area; it’s a chaotic tangle of metal and life, a perfect spot to shine your torch and find nudibranchs or perhaps a shy reef crab. It's an advanced dive, demanding good buoyancy and gas management, but the rewards are immense for those who appreciate the silent power of a sunken giant. We’d suggest diving this on a slack tide to minimise current.

Location: Southern Islands, Singapore, Southeast Asia
Coordinates: 1.222933, 103.962364
Type: wreck
Maximum Depth: 46m

Marine Protected Area: Labrador Nature Reserve

Best Time to Dive in Southern Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Southern Islands occur in January, averaging 28.2°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.2°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 28.2°C (air: 26.0°C)
February: 28.2°C (air: 26.6°C)
March: 28.2°C (air: 27.1°C)
April: 28.2°C (air: 27.4°C)
May: 28.2°C (air: 27.9°C)
June: 28.2°C (air: 27.4°C)
July: 28.2°C (air: 27.5°C)
August: 28.2°C (air: 27.2°C)
September: 28.2°C (air: 27.2°C)
October: 28.2°C (air: 27.2°C)
November: 28.2°C (air: 26.5°C)
December: 28.2°C (air: 26.3°C)

Nearest Dive Centres to HYUNDAI NO 105

Marine Life in Southern Islands

Home to 284 recorded species including 179 reef fish, 46 hard corals, 17 seagrass & algae, 13 sharks & rays, 8 sea snails & nudibranchs, 6 other.

Notable Species

Species code: Ea (Enhalus acoroides) - Seagrass & Algae
thalassia (Thalassia hemprichii) - Seagrass & Algae
seagrass (Halophila ovalis) - Seagrass & Algae
halodule (Halodule uninervis) - Seagrass & Algae
cymodocea (Cymodocea rotundata) - Seagrass & Algae
Species code: Si (Syringodium isoetifolium) - Seagrass & Algae
Brain coral (Platygyra sinensis) - Hard Corals
Staghorn coral (Acropora millepora) - Hard Corals
Staghorn coral (Acropora hyacinthus) - Hard Corals
Fluorescence grass coral (Galaxea fascicularis) - Hard Corals
Staghorn coral (Acropora valida) - Hard Corals
Honeycomb coral (Favites abdita) - Hard Corals
Galaxea coral (Galaxea astreata) - Hard Corals
Species code: Tc (Thalassodendron ciliatum) - Seagrass & Algae
Bristle-tailed Leatherjacket (Acreichthys tomentosus) - Reef Fish
Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Butterfish (Scatophagus argus) - Reef Fish
Stony coral (Echinopora lamellosa) - Hard Corals
Staghorn coral (Acropora nasuta) - Hard Corals
Savigny's Brittle Star (Ophiactis savignyi)

Recommended Packing List for HYUNDAI NO 105

Based on average water temperature of 28.2°C.

Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°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