Location: 150m off from Wied Iz-Zurrieq
Maximum Depth: 34m
Certification Required: AOWD or equivalent
It had been operating between Italy and Libya carrying refined fuel up to 1st February 1995. On the 3rd February 1995 it was docked at No.3 Dock of Malta Dry-docks. During the night of the 3rd February an explosion occurred in No.3 centre tank and 9 shipyard workers lost their lives. The vessel suffered structured deformation and was considered following inspection and survey, a total write off. On 2nd September 1998 Mt Um El-Faroud was towed out off Grand Harbor en route towards its final destination. After the ship was anchored on location and kept in position by means of a small MDD tug, Um El-Faroud went under after nearly four hours long wait for the ship to fill up with sea water. This dive can be done from shore, only 7min swim under water. Good dive to do on Nitrox 32 or 34%
