

Best for intermediate divers, 15-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
The Shipyard in Baa Atoll is a wreck dive site featuring depths between 15 and 30 metres. This site requires boat access and is suited for intermediate divers with wreck and advanced certifications. Divers encounter moderate currents that can intensify with little warning, necessitating a surface marker buoy for all descents. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres, with water temperatures remaining between 28C and 30C throughout the year. Planning dives around slack tide is recommended to manage the drift conditions effectively. The site is best visited during May and December when visibility is generally more reliable.
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Plan your dive around slack tide to make the most of the site before the current picks up, as conditions can shift quickly. May and December are the most reliable months for cleaner visibility and more manageable drift.
Accessible by boat from Kuredu (45 minutes) or Komandoo (15 minutes).
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
May, Dec
The site reaches depths between 15 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers who hold wreck and advanced certifications.
The Shipyard is a boat-access site; a boat is required for all dives.
May and December are the most reliable months for cleaner visibility and more manageable drift conditions.
Currents can intensify with little warning. Divers should stay close to their guide, agree on a drift plan before descending, and carry a surface marker buoy.
Diving at The Shipyard in Naifaru requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Wreck. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at The Shipyard in Naifaru. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit The Shipyard in Naifaru are May and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at The Shipyard in Naifaru. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at The Shipyard in Naifaru typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.