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Tioman Dive Resort page that references the KM Sipadan and Sawadee wrecks, boat support, Nitrox and nearby dive infrastructure.
Tioman wreck dive with a steel hull and older wrecks.
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KM Sipadan Wreck is a compact Tioman boat dive built around an intentionally sunk steel wreck beside older wrecks on sandy bottom. It suits advanced scuba divers who want a short, high-interest profile with wreck handling, mild-current planning, and enough depth to reward careful gas management. Once you are already on Tioman, the operator network makes the logistics straightforward, but the site itself is still a proper wreck dive rather than a casual reef stop.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
24m - 30m
Depth Note
The wrecks sit in the mid-twenties to around thirty metres, with the larger steel ship suitable for wreck-qualified divers.
Best Season
March to October calm-season window.
Typical Conditions
Warm tropical water, generally mild current, and better visibility in calmer months.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Treat KM Sipadan Wreck as a proper wreck profile, not a casual reef hop. Penetration is an overhead-environment decision, depth and gas planning matter, and surface awareness is important around Tioman boat traffic.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only from Tioman; marine park rules apply and the wreck is not a shore-entry site.
Legal Notes
Pulau Tioman is gazetted as a marine park, so marine activity follows Department of Marine Parks rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for advanced scuba divers and wreck-trained teams. The larger ship can be penetrated, so gas, buoyancy and line discipline matter.
Freediving
Not a sensible freedive target; the depth, boat logistics and wreck structure make scuba the right mode.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site beyond surface viewing from the boat.
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Research Sources
Tioman Dive Resort page that references the KM Sipadan and Sawadee wrecks, boat support, Nitrox and nearby dive infrastructure.
Tourism Malaysia diving page describing Tioman as a leading dive destination with warm clear water and operator support.
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