Truk Master

  • Nitrox
  • Trimix
  • CCR
  • Tec Diving
  • Camera Station
  • Charging Station

Built of steel and completely refurbished in April 2016, the Truk Master is the newest liveaboard to venture into the waters of Truk Lagoon, offering both 7 and 10 night dive safaris exploring the WWII wrecks of Chuuk Lagoon. The 3 decks provide ample space for you to dive and relax with all the comfort and space for your recreational and technical dive equipment as well as your underwater cameras, whilst the experienced crew ensures you receive only the highest quality service on your diving holiday.
Beginning May 2018, Truk Master will spend a season each year sailing the exclusive area of Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands.
During the Bikini Atoll itineraries, M/V Truk Master is limited to 11 passengers due to Marshall Island regulations. Spaces will only be available in the premium cabins, located on the lower and mid decks.

Accommodation

  • 1 Deluxe Cabin

    There is 1 Deluxe double bed cabin on the upper deck with Air-conditioning, En-suite bathroom with toilet and hot water shower, Hand basin, toiletries, towels and hairdryer, Bedside cabinet and mirror, Bedding and luggage space, Life jackets, Fire warning system.

  • 2 Premium Cabin

    There are 6 Premium double and twin bed cabins on the main and lower deck. All with Air-conditioning, En-suite bathroom with toilet and hot water shower, Hand basin, toiletries, towels and hairdryer, Bedside cabinet and mirror, Bedding and luggage space, Life jackets, Fire warning system.

  • 3 Standard Twin Cabin

    There is 1 Standart twin bed cabin on the lower deck with Air-conditioning, En-suite bathroom with toilet and hot water shower, Hand basin, toiletries, towels and hairdryer, Bedside cabinet and mirror, Bedding and luggage space, Life jackets, Fire warning system.

Dining

The cusine is varied with Asian and Western dishes served buffet style throughout the day.
Self service drinks & snacks (coffee, tea, soft drinks, fruit juice, water, snacks and biscuits) are provided free of charge. Wine, beer and spirits are available for purchase.
Vegetarian and Special dietary menu available on request.

Diving

Truk Lagoon is best known for its world-class wreck diving and with over 60 wrecks, from supply vessels (Maru) to planes and a submarine, tightly packed into a coral reef lagoon.
The diving is done from both 2 dive tenders and from the Truk Master, depending on the dive site and sea conditions. Typically the divers are divided up into three groups, each with their own Dive Guide.

  • Nitrox 7 Nights Trip 100$
  • Nitrox 10 Nights Trip 150$
  • Tec Diving
  • Rebreather Support
  • Rebreather tanks
  • Sofno lime
  • MKVI filters
  • Booster pump
  • Manifold twin-tanks
  • 12l Deco stage tanks
  • 40cuft/80cuft stage/bailout cylinders
  • Oxygen
  • Helium
  • Deco bar for stage/deco stops

Dive Courses

The Truk Master do not currently offer any dive training courses.

Equipment Rental For 7 Night Cruise

  • Full set 175$
  • Dive Computer 60$
  • Nautilus Lifeline

Equipment Rental For 10 Night Cruise

  • Full set 225$
  • Dive Computer 80$
  • Nautilus Lifeline

Facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Air Conditioned Saloon
  • Sun Deck
  • Shaded Deck Area
  • Dive Deck
  • Camera Rinse Tank
  • Camera Station
  • Charging Station
  • Library

Services

  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Audio & Video Entertainment
  • Land Tours

Activities

The Truk Master is offering year round diving cruises to the remote Chuuk Lagoon.
Beginning May 2018, Truk Master will spend a season each year sailing the exclusive area of Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands.

Boat Features & Safety Equipment

Build 1974
Refit 2016
Length 37 meters
Beam 7 meters
Draft 3 meters
Cruising Speed 10 knots
Engines 2 x Cummins 520 HP
Generators 2 x 80kw, 1 x 50kw, 1 x 50kw
Maximum guests 16
Number of cabins 8
Crew 11
Satellite Phone Yes
Safety Equipment life rafts, life jackets, lifebuoys, fire alarm, fire extinguisher, search lights, oxygen, EPIRB
Communication VHF radio, Long Range Single Side Band Radio
Navigation Radar, Magnetic Compass, Depth sounder, GPS
Tenders 2

Cruise Price Includes

Accommodation, based on 2 sharing
All meals and snacks
Drinking water, soft drinks and juices
Up to 4 guided dives per day
12l Aluminium cylinder, weights
Air fills
Deck Towels
Land excursions

Cruise Price Excludes

International and domestic flights
Alcoholc beverages (beer, wine and spirits)
Travel and dive insurance (compulsory)
Scuba equipment rental
Nitrox fills - up to 32%
Tec extras (EANx over 32%, sorb, manifolds, etc)
Nautilus Lifeline Rental
Applicable port, Park and Tax Fee
7 nights US$195
10 nights US$250

  • Truk Lagoon, Federated States of Micronesia Itinerary

    The following is a sample itinerary of dive sites and wrecks we may visit during your liveaboard safari with Master Liveaboards in Truk (also known as Chuuk). We wish to show you the very best diving possible but a number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, currents and how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. Whilst we attempt to ensure the number of dives we have scheduled is fulfilled, bad weather can hinder the yacht’s ability to reach a specified dive site in good time. The safety of all on board is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations should we be unable to visit those sites listed below.
    Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive. The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
    Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
    Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
    Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
    Snack
    Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
    Dinner
    For your final full day aboard, we schedule 2 morning dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation the following morning and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
    Truk Lagoon
    During World War II, Truk Lagoon was the Empire of Japan's main base in the South Pacific theatre. The whole lagoon was a heavily fortified base for Japanese naval operations against Allied forces in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, serving as the forward anchorage for the Japanese Imperial Fleet. In February of 1944, Truk was devastated in one of the most important naval attacks of the war, “Operation Hailstone”, which resulted in the loss of 61 ships, mostly “Maru” or merchant vessels that had been left at anchor, whilst some 200 other vessels were safely evacuated to Palau. The result of this attack is a collection of shipwrecks of closely packed into a coral lagoon, many of which lie at depths easily reached by recreational divers.
    Over the course of our liveaboard safari we will explore many of the wrecks detailed below.
    Sites we visit include but are not limited to:
    Fujikawa Maru a signature dive of Truk Lagoon, this 132m (436ft) armed cargo ship sits perfectly upright on the sandy bottom at a depth of 37m (121ft) whilst the forward king post reaches up to 5m (15ft). The “Fuji” offers 6 holds, 4 of which are open, in which can be found parts of Zero Fighter Aircraft including engine parts, propeller blades and fuel cells. Deeper inside the wreck, Mitsubishi A5m Claude & A6M parts can be discovered. The bow gun is encrusted with corals and the outer wreck supports sea fans, soft corals & anemones. Exploring the “Fuji” is possible for divers of all levels however deeper penetration into the engine room will only be permitted to certified tec / wreck divers. Throughout the 10-night cruise we will offer several dives on this famous wreck to allow our guests to explore in full and take photographs at different times of day.
    Fumitsuki A 97m (300ft) long Japanese Destroyer. She sits upright in 39m (128ft) of water rising up to 27m (89ft). Covered in marine life she is a pleasure to dive.
    Submarine I.169 – Quickly submerging during the attack to avoid damage, the submarine unfortunately failed to close her valves, allowing for water to enter and as she descended she came to rest on her port side at a depth of 42m (138ft).
    Yamigari Maru Resting on her port side, though almost completely intact despite repeated bombings, the Yamigari freighter still contains many artillery shells and ammunition.
    Shinkoku Maru A large oil tanker, now rests upright on the bottom encrusted with corals, sponges & hydroids. Highlights include the telegraph room on the bridge, a spacious engine room and a galley that still features many utensils on the large stove.
    Nippo Maru With a depth range of 21m – 47m (69ft-154ft) the Nippo is an intriguing dive site for recreational divers and tec divers alike. With a tank and howitzer guns on deck, and 5-inch guns in the holds, the Nippo is not to be missed.
    Heian Maru The largest ship in the lagoon, the Heian, originally used as a cargo ship, is 165m (510ft) in length and lies on her port side in 35m (115ft) of water. Within her holds divers may find torpedoes, shells and even the occasional periscope.
    San Francisco Maru The passenger & cargo ship, weighing 5,831 tons, lays upright at a depth of 62m (203ft). Here divers can check out the remains of many well preserved war-relics including three large tanks which rest on the deck at 50m (164ft). NOTE: Due to the depth of the San Francisco Maru, this dive will be offered only to those divers possessing the necessary training and experience to plan and safely execute technical dives.
    Hoki Maru This 30m (100ft) long freighter lies upright from 50m (165ft) and is only partially intact. The aft hold carries trucks and road supplies whilst sake bottles can be found here too. The superstructure is awe-inspiring and covered with brightly coloured sponges.
    Gosei Maru A submarine tender carrying torpedoes starts in just 3m (10ft) and drops to 35m (115ft) within which can be found many personal artifacts, serving as a reminder of those who lost their lives during the battle.
    Rio de Janeiro Maru- 140m (430ft) long she lays on her port side in 35m (115ft). Once a luxury passenger vessel she was converted to a cargo vessel in wartime. Exploration of her holds turns up a range of supplies from beer bottles to guns. The upper deck reaches to an easily diveable depth of 9m (30ft).
    Betty Bomber A Mitsubishi G4M “Betty” Bomber aircraft lies on the seabed at 18m (60ft) and is surrounded by schooling fish. Nicknamed: “The Flying Cigar” for its shape but also because the aircraft lit up when shot, as the fuel tanks were unprotected.
    The majority of shipwrecks within Truk Lagoon is deemed suitable for recreational divers and offer varying depths for multi-level profiles. Some sites do, however, lie beyond, or have interesting features deeper than, the recognised recreational diving depth limit of 40m (130ft). As such they may not be suitable for divers without with deep diver or technical diving qualifications.
    Our Cruise Director and dive guides will offer guided dives, with simple wreck penetration, within the bounds of their own training and experience. Prior to each dive our guides will give an in-depth briefing for all our guests which will include a detailed site map with entries/exits, points of interest, hazardous objects and special considerations for the dive to enable you to plan appropriately.
    Guests are responsible for their own dive profiles and for obtaining suitable dive insurance to cover deeper diving. We respectfully request our divers stay within the bounds of their training, follow dive computer guidelines and make decompression stops where necessary. When planning deep dives or dives with extended bottom times, please bear in mind that recompression facilities in the region are limited, therefore we recommend you dive conservatively.
    The M/Y Truk Master provides equipment and facilities for deep, technical and rebreather diving with a “Deco-bar” situated under the yacht for your convenience. All divers who wish to go beyond recognised recreational depth limits, plan to make deep wreck penetration or decompression dives must show proof of qualification and experience upon boarding and will be requested to sign an additional liability waiver.

  • Bikini, Republic of the Marshall Islands Itinerary 10 & 11 nights

    The following is a sample itinerary of dive sites and wrecks we may visit during your liveaboard safari with Master Liveaboards in Bikini Atoll. We wish to show you the very best diving possible but a number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, currents and other factors play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. Whilst we attempt to ensure the number of dives we have scheduled is fulfilled, bad weather can hinder the yacht’s ability to reach a specified dive site in good time. The safety of all on board is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations should we be unable to visit those sites listed below.
    As most wrecks at Bikini Atoll are beyond recreational depth limits, this itinerary is recommended only for technical divers with previous wreck experience.
    Your Cruise Director will schedule min. 2 dives per day. The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
    Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
    Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
    Snack, relaxation,
    Dinner
    The total traveling distance from Ebeye to Bikini is 406 kilometres; 25-34 hours depending on weather conditions. On your first day aboard, we schedule two dives in Kwajalein Atoll on the German heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen. Then we continue crossing over to Bikini Atoll, arriving at Bikini Atoll the next day by late afternoon/early evening and anchor off Bikini Island.
    The unique shipwrecks of Bikini Atoll
    After the Second World War, the USA collected a ‘mock’ naval fleet for the purpose of testing the impact of different atomic bombs on a large fleet. These nuclear bomb tests were performed in several remote locations in the South Pacific Ocean, known as the Pacific Proving Grounds. Bikini Atoll was appointed one of the designated testing areas within the Marshall Islands, where a grand total of 67 nuclear bombs have been detonated within the framework of Operation Crossroads and several other Operations.
    Between 1946 and 1958, not less than 23 atomic bombs were tested at Bikini Atoll only, which resulted in a unique selection of shipwrecks consisting of war battleships, cruisers, and an aircraft carrier. In March 1954, the notorious dry fuel hydrogen bomb ‘Castle Bravo’ was detonated in Bikini. This bomb was the US’ most powerful nuclear device ever; 1000 times more powerful than the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima. It left a crater of 2km wide and 76m deep in the lagoon of Bikini.
    More than 60 years later, the shipwrecks remain equally as impressive while they have become home to many kinds of corals and fish species.
    USS Saratoga
    The signature dive of Bikini Lagoon: the USS Saratoga CV-3. This 270 metres (888ft) long and 29 metres (95ft) wide American aircraft carrier weighs 39,000 tons and rests in Bikini Lagoon at a depth of 52 meters. Her bridge is easily accessible at 18 metres depth, her flight deck at 28 metres, and the hanger for the Helldivers at 32 metres. These Helldivers and bombs are still on display complete with all dials and controls. Remarkable detail: the Japanese reported her sunk 7 times during World War II. The Saratoga did, however, suffer damage on multiple occasions during the war and was therefore chosen to be used as a testing target in Bikini.
    Nagato
    This battleship was built for the Imperial Japanese Navy as the first super-dreadnought to mount 16-inch (406 mm) guns. With a cruising speed of 26.5 knots, this made her the Imperial Navy’s flagship as well as one of the most powerful and versatile warships in the world at that time. She measures 221 metres (725ft) in length and 29 metres (95ft) wide and her crew used
    to comprise of 1734 men. After the Japanese surrender, the Nagato was seized, used for testing and sank during Operation Crossroads in July of 1946.
    USS Arkansas
    An American dreadnought, measuring 171 metres (562 ft) long and armed with twelve 12-inch guns and capable of a top speed of 20.5 knots. The USS Arkansas served in both World War I and World War II; escorting convoys in the Atlantic and bombarding shore targets during the invasions of Normandy, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. She was moored only 500 ft. away from the intended atomic bomb detonation in 1946 and was supposedly lifted up vertically within the blast column. She sank completely only 19 minutes after the blast, ending almost completely upside down on the sandy bottom at 55 metres depth.
    USS Pilotfish
    An American Balao-class submarine; she measures 95 metres (311 ft) in length and 8.3 metres (27 ft) wide and was previously used to perform lifeguard and offensive patrolling duty all over the Pacific. In 1946, the Baker underwater atomic bomb test compressed her hull and forced all the ledges and valves to open and made her sink completely.
    USS Lamson
    The American Mahan-class Destroyer ship appears almost like a pirate ship underwater. With her length of 104 metres, she might not be the biggest of the Bikini wrecks but nevertheless very interesting to explore as she features several guns, torpedoes, bombs and generally provides good access to divers in water with great visibility.
    Prinz Eugen - Kwajalein Atoll
    Being a war prize awarded to the USA by Britain after WW II resulted in the atomic fate for this German heavy cruiser. She survived the blasts of Operation Crossroads, even though she was already damaged, and she was towed to Kwajalein where she ultimately capsized and sank to her final resting place in December 1946. Nowadays, a part of the ship is still visible above water.
    USS Anderson
    The Sims-class destroyer of 106 metres (348ft.) long by 11 metres (36ft) wide was built in 1939. She served at different locations in World War II; she participated in fighting battles in the
    Atlantic and the Pacific using her machine guns, anti-aircraft missiles and torpedoes, taking down many enemy aircraft. USS Anderson also helped in anti-submarine warfare.
    USS Apogon
    A second submarine of the Balao-class that headed straight for Hawaii and the Marshall Islands after her launch in 1943. Patrolling designated areas in the South Pacific and attacking enemy (i.e. Japanese) ships were her duties. The Apogon lies completely intact at a depth of 48 meters with an average depth of 43 metres. Explore the conning tower, viewing binoculars on the bridge, and propellers covered by red sponges.
    USS Carlisle
    A Gilliam-class attack support boat, 130 metres (426 ft) long and 18 metres (58 ft) wide that served as merchant vessel transporter within the US Navy in the Second World War. Finished and acquired by the Navy in 1944, she arrived late into the war and was assigned to transport operations; of which she only performed 3. Hence, she never participated in any combat situations. She sank in 1946 during the Operation Crossroads, resting upright in the sand at 51 metres depth and her deck at 40 metres.
    Sakawa
    The Japanese Agano-class light cruiser (162 metres, 532 ft long by 15 metres, 49 ft wide) was armed with ‘second hand’ guns previously fitted on other war ships. She was the only survivor of her class after the war and was surrendered to the United States in 1945 who used her for repatriation duties. She was heavily damaged by the atomic tests Able and Baker in 1946; everything after the bridge was squashed flat as if stepped on by a giant foot. She was positively re-identified after the atomic bomb blasts only in 1992.

  • Bikini, Republic of the Marshall Islands Itinerary 13 & 14 nights

    The following is a sample itinerary of dive sites and wrecks we may visit during your liveaboard safari with Master Liveaboards in Bikini Atoll. We wish to show you the very best diving possible but a number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, currents and other factors play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. Whilst we attempt to ensure the number of dives we have scheduled is fulfilled, bad weather can hinder the yacht’s ability to reach a specified dive site in good time. The safety of all on board is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations should we be unable to visit those sites listed below.
    As most wrecks at Bikini Atoll are beyond recreational depth limits, this itinerary is recommended only for technical divers with previous wreck experience.
    Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 3 dives per day. The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
    Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
    Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
    Snack, relaxation,
    Dinner
    The total traveling distance from Majuro to Bikini is 830km. On the way there and/or back, we schedule dives around Majuro Atoll and in Kwajalein Atoll on the German heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen.
    The unique shipwrecks of Bikini Atoll
    After the Second World War, the USA collected a ‘mock’ naval fleet for the purpose of testing the impact of different atomic bombs on a large fleet. These nuclear bomb tests were performed in several remote locations in the South Pacific Ocean, known as the Pacific Proving Grounds. Bikini Atoll was appointed one of the designated testing areas within the Marshall Islands, where a grand total of 67 nuclear bombs have been detonated within the framework of Operation Crossroads and several other Operations.
    Between 1946 and 1958, not less than 23 atomic bombs were tested at Bikini Atoll only, which resulted in a unique selection of shipwrecks consisting of war battleships, cruisers, and an aircraft carrier. In March 1954, the notorious dry fuel hydrogen bomb ‘Castle Bravo’ was detonated in Bikini. This bomb was the US’ most powerful nuclear device ever; 1000 times more powerful than the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima. It left a crater of 2km wide and 76m deep in the lagoon of Bikini.
    More than 60 years later, the shipwrecks remain equally as impressive while they have become home to many kinds of corals and fish species.
    USS Saratoga
    The signature dive of Bikini Lagoon: the USS Saratoga CV-3. This 270 metres (888ft) long and 29 metres (95ft) wide American aircraft carrier weighs 39,000 tons and rests in Bikini Lagoon at a depth of 52 meters. Her bridge is easily accessible at 18 metres depth, her flight deck at 28 metres, and the hanger for the Helldivers at 32 metres. These Helldivers and bombs are still on display complete with all dials and controls. Remarkable detail: the Japanese reported her sunk 7 times during World War II. The Saratoga did, however, suffer damage on multiple occasions during the war and was therefore chosen to be used as a testing target in Bikini.
    Nagato
    This battleship was built for the Imperial Japanese Navy as the first super-dreadnought to mount 16-inch (406 mm) guns. Together with a cruising speed of 26.5 knots, this made her the Imperial Navy’s flagship as well as one of the most powerful and versatile warships in the world at that time. She measures 221 metres (725ft) in length and 29 metres (95ft) wide and her crew used to comprise of 1734 men.
    After the Japanese surrender, the Nagato was seized, used for testing and sank during Operation Crossroads in July of 1946. She landed upside down; her most prominent features are the four propellers at a depth of 33.5 metres (110ft).
    USS Arkansas
    An American dreadnought, measuring 171 metres (562 ft) long and armed with twelve 12-inch guns and capable of a top speed of 20.5 knots. The USS Arkansas served in both World War I and World War II; escorting convoys in the Atlantic and bombarding shore targets during the invasions of Normandy, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. She was moored only 500 ft. away from the intended atomic bomb detonation in 1946 and was supposedly lifted up vertically within the blast column. She sank completely only 19 minutes after the blast, ending almost completely upside down on the sandy bottom at 55 metres depth.
    USS Pilotfish
    An American Balao-class submarine; she measures 95 metres (311 ft) in length and 8.3 metres (27 ft) wide and was previously used to perform lifeguard and offensive patrolling duty all over the Pacific. In 1946, the Baker underwater atomic bomb test compressed her hull and forced all the ledges and valves to open and made her sink completely.
    USS Lamson
    The American Mahan-class Destroyer ship appears almost like a pirate ship underwater. With her length of 104 metres, she might not be the biggest of the Bikini wrecks but nevertheless very interesting to explore, as she features several guns, torpedoes, bombs and generally provides good access to divers in water with great visibility.
    Prinz Eugen - Kwajalein Atoll
    Being a war prize awarded to the USA by Britain after WW II resulted in the atomic fate for this German heavy cruiser. She survived the blasts of Operation Crossroads, even though she was already damaged, and she was towed to Kwajalein where she ultimately capsized and sank to her final resting place in December 1946. Nowadays, a part of the ship is still visible above water.
    USS Anderson
    The Sims-class destroyer of 106 metres (348ft.) long by 11 metres (36ft) wide was built in 1939. She served at different locations in World War II; she participated in fighting battles in the
    Atlantic and the Pacific using her machine guns, anti-aircraft missiles and torpedoes, taking down many enemy aircraft. USS Anderson also helped in anti-submarine warfare.
    USS Apogon
    A second submarine of the Balao-class that headed straight for Hawaii and the Marshall Islands after her launch in 1943. Patrolling designated areas in the South Pacific and attacking enemy (i.e. Japanese) ships were her duty. The Apogon lies completely intact at a depth of 48 meters with an average depth of 43 metres. Explore the conning tower, viewing binoculars on the bridge, and propellers covered by red sponges.
    USS Carlisle
    A Gilliam-class attack support boat, 130 metres (426 ft) long and 18 metres (58 ft) wide that served as merchant vessel transporter within the US Navy in the Second World War. Finished and acquired by the Navy in 1944, she arrived late into the war and was assigned to transport operations; of which she only performed 3. Hence, she never participated in any combat situations. She sank in 1946 during the Operation Crossroad, resting upright in the sand at 51 metres depth and her deck at 40 metres.
    Sakawa
    The Japanese Agano-class light cruiser (162 metres, 532 ft long by 15 metres, 49 ft wide) was armed with ‘second hand’ guns previously fitted on other war ships. She was the only survivor of her class after the war and was surrendered to the United States in 1945 that used her for repatriation duties. She was heavily damaged by the atomic tests Able and Baker in 1946; everything after the bridge was squashed flat as if stepped on by a giant foot. She was positively re-identified after the atomic bomb blasts only in 1992.
    Majuro
    Kabilok
    A sunken freighter that once sailed between the outer islands and Majuro hauling copra (dried coconut meat for making oil) and supplies. She lies on her side on a shallow sandy bottom in Majuro Lagoon.
    A favourite for night dives and underwater photographers, the Kabilok offers safe, interesting penetration into the open cargo hold and is home to colourful sponges, whip coral, and tropical fish of many kinds. On night dives, beautiful batfish and puffers take refuge in and around the wreck.
    Ejit Island (The Parking Lot)
    Between 3 and 40 metres (10-120 feet) you will find the location of a U.S. military dumpsite. A small coral pinnacle marks the spot where Jeeps, Trucks, a Navy Tug boat, and a landing craft were sunk at the end of WWII. The relics, now artificial reefs, are home to lots of different fish and corals. A photographers’ delight.
    The Grumman “Duck”
    Just a few miles from the Yokwe Divers dock, this American amphibious biplane sits inverted on the bottom. It seems to have crashed on approach to Majuro’s WWII carrier re-supply airfield, which was adjacent to this site. Used primarily for search & rescue and reconnaissance, as it turns out; there are now less than 10 surviving Ducks left in the world. This aircraft is also home to hundreds of fish, sponges, and corals. The Duck is in excellent condition and steeped in the history of this area of operation during WWII.
    Kalalen Pass
    A great location for drift dives. Diving depths run from 30-130 feet at the Pass and steep coral walls drop into the crystal clear water. Pelagic species cruise the currents in search of food and you can expect to see sea turtles, rays, several species of sharks and sea turtles on a typical day. Silvertip sharks over 8 feet in length have been seen at this location.
    Kalalen Island
    Located adjacent to the Pass, this island has a lagoon side reef that boasts both hard and soft corals. In and around the different corals you can find lots of fish such as butterfly fish, triggerfish and the elusive octopus.

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