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Azumasan Maru
Upright WWII wreck with soft coral and photo angles.
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Local site knowledge is strongly recommended for timing, current, and boat handling.
Boat-access wreck off Honiara; upright hull, open sections, and serious depth make it an experienced wreck dive.
About Azumasan Maru
Azumasan Maru is a deep WWII wreck dive off Honiara that rewards experienced boat divers with a dramatic upright hull and a long look back along the structure. The wreck has open sections, a clear bow-to-stern profile, and plenty of texture for wreck photography. Soft corals, colorful growth, and active fish life add interest, but the site stays firmly in advanced-wreck territory.
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Research Estimate At Azumasan Maru
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Azumasan Maru?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Azumasan Maru Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
39m - 80m
Depth Note
Bow is reported at 39–50 m, with the stern at 80 m+.
Typical Conditions
Open-water wreck conditions with variable current, good photo angles, and a profile that suits disciplined advanced divers.
Safety & Access At Azumasan Maru
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Depth reaches 80 m+ at the stern and interior sections create an overhead environment; plan gas and penetration conservatively.
Access Restrictions
Best for experienced wreck divers comfortable with depth, current, and overhead sections.
Legal Notes
Confirm any local operator guidance before diving and treat the wreck with the respect due a wartime heritage site.
Local Intel For Azumasan Maru
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best approached as a guided wreck dive with careful gas, buoyancy, and current management.
Freediving
Not a sensible freedive target; the wreck is too deep and too complex for routine breath-hold use.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkeling site; the wreck sits far below casual surface viewing.
Recent Logged Visits At Azumasan Maru
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Azumasan Maru
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
