

Best for intermediate divers, 10-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Tug Barge at Fahal Island offers a dual-environment dive featuring a wreck alongside a natural reef. The wreck structure sits between 10 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres, making it suitable for intermediate divers. Access is by boat, as the site is located 4000 metres from shore. Divers should expect mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Hazards include potential entanglement, sharp coral, and fluctuating visibility. A surface marker buoy is recommended due to active boat traffic in the area. Divers should maintain good buoyancy control and carry a torch to explore the darker recesses of the artificial reef structure.
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The barge is connected to the tug by an 80m sandy-bottom line.
Accessible by boat from Muscat marinas.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec
The wreck sits at a depth range of 10 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
The site is rated for intermediate divers due to the wreck environment and potential hazards.
Access to this site requires a boat, as it is located 4000 metres from shore.
Divers should be aware of entanglement risks, sharp coral, and the possibility of low visibility.
This site is primarily a dive location with depths reaching 30 metres, requiring boat access.
Diving at Tug Barge in Muscat requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Tug Barge in Muscat. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit Tug Barge in Muscat are January, February, March, April, May, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Tug Barge in Muscat typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Tug Barge in Muscat typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.