BV 95568TS - Nha Trang
The BV 95568TS wreck sits upright on a sandy bottom at 31 metres, a ghost of Nha Trang’s fishing past. It’s a solid dive, offering a good penetration for those with the right training, but even from the outside, it’s a compelling sight. We love cruising along the deck, peering into the cargo hold, and imagining the catches this vessel once brought in. Over the years, the wreck has become an artificial reef. Schools of fusiliers swirl around the mast, so thick they occasionally block out the sun, and we’ve spotted moray eels peeking from shadowy crevices within the hull. Look closely along the deck plates for scorpionfish, masters of camouflage, and if you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of a passing trevally. For photographers, the upright structure, with its dramatic silhouettes against the blue, provides some excellent framing opportunities. It’s a site that rewards multiple visits; you’ll always spot something new lurking in its shadows.
- Location
- Nha Trang, Vietnam, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- 10.791667, 108.525000
- Type
- wreck
- Maximum Depth
- 31m
Wreck History - BV 95568TS
- Vessel Type
- fishing vessel
- Cause
- unknown
Off the vibrant coast of Nha Trang, Vietnam, lies a wreck known only by its registration number: BV 95568TS. This anonymous fishing vessel rests in 31 meters of water, its history and the story of its sinking lost to time. Without a name or a known date of loss, it exists as a pure underwater discovery, a silent monument on the sandy seabed.
For advanced divers, the wreck offers a fantastic exploration. Its identity as a fishing vessel is clear from its shape and any remaining gear, but the mystery of its fate adds a layer of intrigue to the dive. Over time, the vessel has transformed from a tool of industry into a thriving oasis of marine life. Its structure acts as a vital artificial reef, attracting dense schools of fish, moray eels, and a variety of macro life that has colonized its surfaces. This makes it a prime location for underwater photographers and marine life enthusiasts looking to experience the rich biodiversity of Nha Trang's deeper waters.
Marine Protected Area: Đảo Phú Quý
Best Time to Dive in Nha Trang
The warmest water temperatures in Nha Trang occur in May, averaging 30.5°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 25.4°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 25.4°C
- February: 25.8°C
- March: 27.4°C
- April: 29.5°C
- May: 30.5°C
- June: 30.2°C
- July: 29.7°C
- August: 29.7°C
- September: 30.3°C
- October: 30.1°C
- November: 28.1°C
- December: 26.2°C
Nearby Dive Sites in Nha Trang
- 90167TS - 15m (wreck)
- Angel Dive
- An Phú 168 - 9m (wreck)
- ASOGAWA MARU (POSSIBLY) - 26m (wreck)
- BANGOS & DALAG - 60m (wreck)
- BD 91549 TS - 50m (wreck)
- BD 98839 TS - 23m (wreck)
- Debbie s Beach
- EIYO MARU - 40m (wreck)
- Electric Nose
- Fei Yua 9 - 7m (wreck)
- Hà Trung 98 - 8m (wreck)
- Hoa Mai 68 - 8m (wreck)
- HONAN MARU (POSSIBLY) - 46m (wreck)
- Hon Bac - 17m
Nearest Dive Centres to BV 95568TS
- ANGEL DIVE - SSI, PADI, SDI, TDI
- Deep People Freediving - Scuba School International
- Delight Diving - SSI
- Diving Centre NHA Trang Fun Divers
- Sailing Club Divers - ["PADI"]
- Sea Coral - PADI, SSI
Marine Life in Nha Trang
Home to 182 recorded species including 175 reef fish, 6 seagrass & algae, 1 other.
Notable Species
- High Hat Triplefin (Enneapterygius tutuilae) - Reef Fish
- Banded Toby (Canthigaster valentini) - Reef Fish
- Blackbar Filefish (Pervagor janthinosoma) - Reef Fish
- Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) - Reef Fish
- Northern Bicoloured Triplefin (Enneapterygius flavoccipitis) - Reef Fish
- Floral wrasse (Cheilinus chlorourus) - Reef Fish
- Six-line wrasse (Pseudocheilinus hexataenia) - Reef Fish
- Rock Cod (Cephalopholis boenak) - Reef Fish
- Telescopefish (Epibulus insidiator) - Reef Fish
- Blackspot Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigrofuscus) - Reef Fish
- Two-spot Bristletooth (Ctenochaetus binotatus) - Reef Fish
- Largemouth Triplefin (Ucla xenogrammus) - Reef Fish
- Chestnut Blenny (Cirripectes castaneus) - Reef Fish
- Ghost Cardinalfish (Nectamia fusca) - Reef Fish
- Bullethead Parrotfish (Chlorurus sordidus) - Reef Fish
- Lineated Butterflyfish (Chaetodon trifasciatus) - Reef Fish
- Bird wrasse (Gomphosus varius) - Reef Fish
- Bloodspot pipefish (Corythoichthys haematopterus) - Reef Fish
- Twinspot Hawkfish (Amblycirrhitus bimacula) - Reef Fish
- Blackspotted wrasse (Macropharyngodon meleagris) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for BV 95568TS
Based on average water temperature of 28.6°C, currents 3 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°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