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Tug 2, Sliema
Tug 2, Sliema is a sheltered shore wreck with easy entry.
Best on calm days for a long shore swim to the wreck, with buoyancy, DSMB use, and boat-traffic awareness more important than raw depth.
About Tug 2, Sliema
Tug 2, Sliema is a shore-access wreck off Exiles that combines a long sandy approach with an upright tugboat, open-wreck structure, and optional penetration for trained divers. It is a strong choice for calm-day wreck diving, buoyancy practice, and careful navigation, with boat traffic and marker management part of the plan.
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Research Estimate At Tug 2, Sliema
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessEasy entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Tug 2, Sliema?
Community sourced coordinates.
Tug 2, Sliema Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 25m
Depth Note
The wreck sits around 22 m, with some guides describing the site from 5 to 25 m overall depending on the approach.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Sheltered shore wreck over sand and reef, with an easy entry and a long approach to the wreck; calm days make navigation easier.
Safety & Access At Tug 2, Sliema
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficOverhead environment
Safety Notes
Use a DSMB, keep an eye on the surface, and treat the wreck as a navigation dive rather than a casual sightseeing stop.
Access Restrictions
Boat traffic is the main surface hazard, so a DSMB and marker-aware ascent are important here.
Legal Notes
Follow the local marker-buoy system and shore-entry rules around Exiles, and do not surface outside the managed dive area when markers are in place.
Local Intel For Tug 2, Sliema
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shore wreck dive with a long swim to the wreck, open-wreck structure, and optional penetration for trained divers.
Freediving
Advanced freedivers can use it on calm days, but the 22 m wreck and surface traffic make Tug 2 a serious breath-hold target.
Snorkeling
Not a casual snorkel site; the wreck is too deep for surface-only viewing.
Wildlife at Tug 2, Sliema
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Recent Logged Visits At Tug 2, Sliema
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Tug 2, Sliema
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