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MV Equa (Wreck)
Offshore Ligurian wreck with anemones, deep structure, and boat access.
Local operator required
Use an authorized Cinque Terre dive center for access and zone compliance.
MV Equa (Wreck) is a deep boat wreck off Riomaggiore inside the Cinque Terre marine area, with good structure and a protected-area access layer.
About MV Equa (Wreck)
MV Equa (Wreck) is an offshore Ligurian wreck dive in front of Riomaggiore, reached by boat from the Manarola side and suited to experienced divers who are comfortable with depth and overhead structure. The wreck is known for jewel anemones, lobsters, chromis, sponges, and oysters, but the dive is just as much about timing the protected-area rules and choosing a calm day with enough visibility.
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Research Estimate At MV Equa (Wreck)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 11m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is MV Equa (Wreck)?
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Community sourced coordinates.
MV Equa (Wreck) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
34m - 39m
Depth Note
The top deck sits around 34 m, with the hull and outer side reaching about 36-39 m.
Best Season
May-October
Typical Conditions
Offshore wreck diving with a moderate visibility baseline, suspended particles on less settled days, and an overhead structure that rewards careful buoyancy.
Safety & Access At MV Equa (Wreck)
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environmentRestricted access
Safety Notes
The wreck is deep and has overhead structure, and currents can stir suspension enough to shrink the good visibility window.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only wreck access inside the Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area; use an authorized dive center and follow permit rules for the zone.
Legal Notes
Cinque Terre MPA rules allow individual scuba in Zones B and C from 1 May to 31 October with authorization, and authorized dive centers can guide dives in the protected area.
Local Intel For MV Equa (Wreck)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A deep wreck dive on a preserved submarine chaser with deck guns, a winch, and sheltered spaces that make it a classic advanced-profile dive.
Freediving
Not a baseline freedive site; the depth and overhead structure make scuba the practical choice.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the wreck sits well below the surface and is meant for underwater exploration.
Recent Logged Visits At MV Equa (Wreck)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At MV Equa (Wreck)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility11m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
