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NBM Dive Site Resource

MV Konanda

Port Vila, Shefa Province, Vanuatu

A 45-metre former island trader deliberately sunk upright off Efate and now serving as a coral-covered recreational wreck.

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WaterMarine
AccessGuided boat dive from Port Vila
ExperienceAdvanced recommended; wreck certification and a continuous guideline required for any penetration
Maximum depthApproximately 26 m to the sand
Best seasonDived year-round when operator, sea and weather conditions permit; December–March is wetter and cyclone disruption is possible.
VisibilityVariable with weather, tide and harbour conditions.

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.

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Aquatic life research in progress

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

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Dive videos

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Published reference location

Location map

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Published reference coordinates-17.69900, 168.25900
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

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Diver field observation

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Depth readings

Connected artificial-reef collection

Deployment history

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Why divers know this place

Highlights

Upright profile, intact superstructure, accessible exterior, reef fish and encrusting growth.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Exterior touring is appropriate for qualified divers within limits. Any entry into holds, cabins or bridge spaces is an overhead dive requiring training, equipment and operator approval.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Overhead environment, entanglement, sharp metal, silting and structural deterioration. No penetration without wreck training.

At the site

Facilities and support

Operator-based facilities; confirm rental gear, oxygen, communications, current recompression-chamber availability and evacuation plans before diving.

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.