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Dive Spot Guide•
FV Maritime Reefer
Advanced Rarotonga wreck with broken structure and rich fish life.
FV Maritime Reefer is a deeper west-coast wreck for advanced scuba divers, with broken-up structure, guide-led boat access, and reliable fish life around the debris.
About FV Maritime Reefer
FV Maritime Reefer is a purpose-sunk fishing-vessel wreck off Rarotonga, created in 1981 and now broken up by storms into a deeper wreck-and-debris site. It is an advanced scuba stop rather than a casual reef swim, with wreck structure and surrounding reef acting as habitat for lionfish, giant morays and occasional pelagic visitors.
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Research Estimate At FV Maritime Reefer
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is FV Maritime Reefer?
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Community sourced coordinates.
FV Maritime Reefer Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 30m
Depth Note
The wreck is commonly reported around 24 m and the site generally sits in the 20-30 m band.
Best Season
Year-round, with winter often bringing the clearest water and June to October as whale season.
Typical Conditions
Clear tropical water with little current on many west-coast sites; the wreck is best treated as a deeper guided stop.
Safety & Access At FV Maritime Reefer
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Buoyancy and wreck awareness matter because the structure is broken up and the site is deeper than the average reef.
Access Restrictions
Advanced Open Water or equivalent is recommended; do not treat it like a shallow training wreck.
Local Intel For FV Maritime Reefer
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a deeper wreck dive for experienced divers who are comfortable in the 20-30 m band.
Wildlife at FV Maritime Reefer
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At FV Maritime Reefer
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At FV Maritime Reefer
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
