Dive log with Heian Maru visibility, temperature, and wreck notes.
Huge Chuuk wreck with coral growth and broad passages.
Huge Chuuk wreck with coral growth and broad passages.
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Heian Maru is a huge Chuuk Lagoon wreck with broad passageways, a bridge, an engine room, and cargo spaces that reward multiple dives. Coral growth and reef life soften the steel and make the wreck feel like a layered underwater maze rather than a quick pass-through. The scale of the ship, and the mix of open decks and enclosed spaces, makes it a better fit for slow, deliberate wreck planning than for a rushed sightseeing run.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 36m
Depth Note
The wreck is described as lying with a hull around 12 m and a bottom around 36 m, which leaves both shallow and deeper sections to explore.
Best Season
December to April
Typical Conditions
Sheltered lagoon water, very little current, and visibility that changes with weather and position in the lagoon.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Watch for sharp edges, silt, and entanglement inside the wreck, and treat it respectfully as a war grave.
Access Restrictions
Advanced Open Water and Wreck Diver training are recommended for deeper or penetration-oriented sections.
Legal Notes
Many Chuuk wrecks are considered war graves, so divers should follow local site rules and guide instructions.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Broad passageways, the bridge, engine room, and cargo spaces make it a multi-dive wreck.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Dive log with Heian Maru visibility, temperature, and wreck notes.
Official Chuuk tourism page listing Heian Maru and local wreck-diving support.
Operator wreck guide with Heian Maru depth, layout, and artifact details.
Independent Chuuk wreck guide covering seasonality and current.
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