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PETAGAS

Petagas is a site we keep coming back to when we’re in the Southern Islands. It’s a non-propelled cutter suction dredger, which sounds a bit dry, but she went down in 1981 and has developed into a surprisingly lively artificial reef. At just 15 metres, it’s a comfortable depth for most divers. We love exploring the huge cutting head at the bow, often finding schooling batfish circling the structure. Visibility can be hit or miss, typical for Singapore, but on a good day, the light penetrates right through the superstructure. Our favourite part is navigating the internal passages – just watch your buoyancy and fin kicks. The hull is covered in colourful encrusting corals and sponges, a real contrast to the usual concrete structures around here. Look closely, and you’ll spot nudibranchs, crabs tucked into crevices, and sometimes a bamboo shark resting on the sand nearby. It’s a proper wreck dive without the extreme depths, perfect for honing your wreck penetration skills or just enjoying a bustling artificial reef.