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NBM Dive Site Resource

USS Pilotfish SS-386

Bikini Atoll, Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands

An upright Balao-class submarine on the Bikini Lagoon floor, offering a compact deep exterior profile for qualified technical wreck divers.

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WaterMarine
AccessSpecialist liveaboard-only technical wreck dive with operator-arranged permissions; not guaranteed on every itinerary.
ExperienceTechnical wreck diver with Tec 50-equivalent decompression training.
Maximum depthApproximately 40–51 m, with the conning tower near 40 m.
Best seasonSeasonal specialist liveaboard access, commonly May–October; weather, itinerary and permits determine availability.
VisibilityOften 40–60 m but variable.

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

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.

Profile connection reserved

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 coordinates11.64000, 165.43000
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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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Diver field observation

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Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Upright submarine silhouette, conning tower, hull details and pelagic marine life.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Confirm the current trip plan because Pilotfish is less consistently visited than some core wrecks. Technical certification and deep-wreck experience are mandatory. No boat relationship is inferred.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Mandatory decompression, entanglement, sharp/degrading wreckage, possible ordnance, sharks, long runtime and remote evacuation. Do not touch or remove artifacts.

At the site

Facilities and support

Technical liveaboard gas and decompression support subject to operator configuration; no nearby shoreside rescue capability.

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.