

Best for beginner divers, 5-40m, boat entry, mild current.
The Sankisan Maru is a World War II wreck located in Chuuk Lagoon. The site spans depths from 5 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Divers encounter mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. The wreck features sharp edges and overhead environments, requiring careful navigation and buoyancy control. Due to the depth and potential for entanglement, divers should be aware of decompression requirements and nitrogen narcosis. Access is by boat only. The surrounding habitat supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates typical of the region. Divers are advised to dive with a guide familiar with the wreck's layout to ensure safety.
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Access is by boat only, so confirm charter arrangements and check what equipment hire is available locally before you travel. Given the depth range and overhead environment, diving with a guide familiar with the wreck's layout will help you navigate safely and get the most from your bottom time.
Located near Uman Island in Chuuk Lagoon, best accessed by liveaboard.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
5-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Oct
The site supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates typical of the region and habitat.
While the minimum requirement is an Open Water certification, the wreck includes deep sections and overhead environments, so newer divers should be confident in their buoyancy control.
The wreck sits at depths ranging from 5 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
The Sankisan Maru is accessible by boat only.
The wreck is primarily a dive site due to its depth and the hazards associated with the overhead environment.
Diving at Sankisan Maru in Weno requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Sankisan Maru in Weno. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Sankisan Maru in Weno are October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Sankisan Maru in Weno typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Sankisan Maru in Weno typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.