Sugar Ship Wreck is a 90 m sunken freighter west of Perhentian Kecil that sank in 2000. The wreck now acts as an artificial reef, offering divers a chance to explore the ship structure and observe marine life in a relatively new man-made habitat. Marine life reported here includes barracuda, scorpionfish, stonefish, lionfish, snapper, sweetlips, trevallies, and jacks.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Depth Note
The wreck is described as a 90 m long freighter; dive depths are not provided.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Wreck penetration can involve overhead conditions. Stonefish are present and require careful finning and awareness.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Divers can explore the wreck structure and watch reef-associated fish using the wreck as habitat.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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