RAJAWALI VII - Southern Islands

The Rajawali VII, a tug sunk deliberately, feels more like an artificial reef project than a simple shipwreck. We love that about it. Instead of just a broken hulk, you find a well-preserved vessel sitting upright, pretty much intact, which makes for far more interesting exploration. It’s shallow, almost too shallow if you’re used to deeper dives, but that just means more bottom time to poke around the wheelhouse, the engine room, and the holds. What you’ll see here really depends on your eyes. Look closely and you’ll find nudibranchs clinging to the metal, little crab species scuttling in crevices, and often a school of rabbitfish or snapper hanging around the superstructure. We’ve even seen small barracuda patrolling off the bow. The current can pick up, so time your dive for slack tide if you want to properly explore without fighting the flow. It’s a site that rewards patience and a good torch, perfect for photographers or anyone who enjoys the deliberate pace of wreck diving without the usual depth challenges.

Location
Southern Islands, Singapore, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
1.033333, 103.902780
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
0m

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)

Nearby Dive Sites in Southern Islands

Nearest Dive Centres to RAJAWALI VII

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

Recommended Packing List for RAJAWALI VII

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