M/V Jassim

Diving Level

Advanced and above

Description

It’s easy to become completely engrossed in this interesting dive, so keep an eye on your bottom time.

Once used by the UAE armed forces for target practice, the Jasim now rests on her port side, in 26-27m of water. She’s broken into three large sections. The stern section consists of the engine room and accommodation, with the large single propeller and rudder still in place. The middle cargo section is a tangled, confused collection of broken hatches, rigging, old vehicle parts, and lorry wheels. And the bow section still remains more or less intact with lamp rooms and deck winches

Marine life

This wreck offers the opportunity to see the usual west coast marine life, including several species of brittle stars and cowrie shells. The shells are normally nocturnal, but on this site, you can usually find one or two during the day. There are also many hydro-corals, orange sponges and sea squirts. Although this wreck was sunk 20 years ago, the marine growth is not as advanced as it is on some of the west coast’s other wrecks.