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MV New Marine: shallow Port Moresby wreck dive.
MV New Marine: shallow Port Moresby wreck dive.
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A shallow prawn-trawler wreck in Bootless Bay near Port Moresby that has become a productive artificial reef with coral growth, juvenile fish, and easy wreck diving.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 20m
Depth Note
The reef slope starts around 5 m and the wreck reaches about 20 m at the deepest point.
Best Season
Late October to early December for the calmest seas and better visibility.
Typical Conditions
Warm water, inshore Bootless Bay conditions, and visibility that improves on calmer days and incoming tide.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Treat it as a shallow wreck, keep an eye on entry and exit, and plan the dive around tide and visibility windows.
Access Restrictions
Best planned through a local operator with tide-aware timing.
Legal Notes
No special public restriction surfaced; follow local operator and marine-reserve rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Easy wreck dive with rich macro potential, coral growth, and enough structure for beginner through advanced divers.
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Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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Research Sources
Nearby Bootless Bay reviews report visibility and current variability.
Regional Bootless Bay access, dive facilities, and resort-based support.
Operator wreck page with depth, conditions, and reef-life details for MV New Marine No.6.
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Outer-reef coral pinnacle with schooling fish and big-animal passes.