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Mupindão Maya Wreck

Benguela, Benguela Province, Angola

UNVERIFIED — the Mupindão Maya is a named factory-ship wreck currently included in Ombissi Divers' Benguela itinerary. Current operator material describes a roughly 67 m vessel and a 12–14 m maximum profile; a January 2026 feature places it close to shore.

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AccessDive only by advance arrangement with Ombissi Divers or another qualified local operator. The wreck is described as close to shore, but the exact access route, entry method and line procedures are not public.
ExperienceOpen Water divers may be able to view the exterior on a guide-approved profile, but recent buoyancy, limited-visibility and wreck-orientation experience is recommended. Penetration requires dedicated wreck/overhead training, redundant planning and explicit operator approval.
Maximum depthApproximately 12–14 m / 39–46 ft maximum in current operator social material; confirm the scheduled profile.
Best seasonOctober through March or April is reported as the warmer, clearer period; wreck access remains condition-dependent.
VisibilityBest-season regional visibility is reported around 12–15 m, but wreck silt, surge and weather can reduce it rapidly.

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

Profile connection reserved

Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

Profile connection reserved

Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

Profile connection reserved

Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
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Published reference location

Location map

The marker shows the public coordinates associated with this profile. Confirm current access, moorings, and departure details before the dive.
Published reference coordinates-12.60700, 13.25900
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

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Depth readings

Connected artificial-reef collection

Deployment history

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Why divers know this place

Highlights

Named 67 m factory-ship wreck, shallow exterior profile and artificial marine habitat.

Before you arrive

Access notes

The displayed coordinate is a deliberately broad Caotinha-area point for orientation only—not the wreck position, an entry, descent point, mooring or navigation waypoint. Obtain the actual plan privately from the operator.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Sharp metal, entanglement, fishing gear, unstable structure, silt-out, surge, current and overhead hazards. No penetration without formal training and an operator-approved plan; do not use the displayed point for navigation.

At the site

Facilities and support

Ombissi Divers advertises guided outings, equipment, local leaders and compressor support. Confirm gas, wreck line, emergency oxygen, communications and evacuation arrangements before booking.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.