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Old Cement Barge
Shallow wreck off Abu Dhabi's Lulu Island
Local operator required
Boat access, short transfer, and managed island access make local operator support the normal route.
Boat-access wreck off Lulu Island with a broken-open hull, visible cement bags, and mixed fish life around the structure.
About Old Cement Barge
A shallow boat-access wreck off Abu Dhabi's Lulu Island, the Old Cement Barge sits upright but broken open and still holds cement bags in the hull. Fish gather around the cargo sections and the metalwork.
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Research Estimate At Old Cement Barge
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 6m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentLight current
Where Is Old Cement Barge?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Old Cement Barge Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 14m
Depth Note
Public descriptions cluster around 10-14m; operator pages frame it as a 10-12m wreck and community listings put the max around 14m.
Best Season
Year-round, with the cooler months more comfortable above water.
Typical Conditions
Warm Arabian Gulf water, mild current at slack tide, and visibility that can tighten fast when wind picks up.
Safety & Access At Old Cement Barge
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficLow visibility
Safety Notes
Keep neutral buoyancy around the broken structure, stay close to the guide, and choose slack tide when the sea state is less settled.
Access Restrictions
Boat access through local Abu Dhabi operators is the normal route; Lulu Island itself is not a walk-in shore site.
Legal Notes
Follow operator briefings and local harbor/coastal rules; access is arranged by boat rather than casual public entry.
Local Intel For Old Cement Barge
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a guided wreck dive for certified open-water divers with solid buoyancy control around the broken hull.
Freediving
Not the primary use case; the wreck and boat logistics make scuba the better fit.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited; this is a wreck dive rather than a snorkel-first site.
Recent Logged Visits At Old Cement Barge
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Old Cement Barge
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility6m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
