Regional Chumphon boat-access and operator-logistics context.
Deep Chumphon container-ship wreck with dense fish life.
Deep Chumphon container-ship wreck with dense fish life.
MV Suntud Samut 4 is a deep recent container-ship wreck in Chumphon, reached by boat from the local dive base. The wreck draws a lot of fish life and suits divers who want a straightforward wreck profile with serious depth, clear planning, and a strong open-water feel rather than a coral-garden site. Expect a big steel hull, easy-to-read structure, and a dive that rewards calm buoyancy, disciplined gas management, and a good brief before you drop in.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
35m - 40m
Depth Note
The wreck sits in deep water and is best treated as an advanced wreck profile.
Best Season
February to October, with the calmer and clearer Gulf window usually preferred.
Typical Conditions
Deep wreck profile, lots of fish, and an offshore boat dive that rewards disciplined buoyancy and gas planning.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Treat this as a deep wreck dive, keep buoyancy disciplined, and follow the boat briefing because offshore conditions can change quickly in the Gulf.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; local operator and park logistics are the practical way to visit.
Legal Notes
Follow local dive-boat and marine-area procedures; this is not a shore-entry site.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Experienced recreational divers will get the most from the wreck and its fish life; it is a straightforward boat dive rather than a coral reef.
Freediving
Not a realistic casual freedive target.
Snorkeling
Not a practical snorkel site except from a support boat, and even then only as a surface-level look.
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.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Regional Chumphon boat-access and operator-logistics context.
Government tourism overview for Chumphon diving and marine conditions.
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