NBM Dive Site Resource
Vigilant Wreck
Abidjan, Abidjan Autonomous District, Côte d'Ivoire
UNVERIFIED — Vigilant is a 48 m former PR 48 patrol vessel of the Ivorian Navy, prepared and sunk by GERSMA in 2001. The managing club places the wreck on a seabed of approximately 20 m.
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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.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
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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Location map
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Recent field observations
Diver-reported temperatures
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Connected artificial-reef collection
Deployment history
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Why divers know this place
Highlights
Former Ivorian Navy patrol vessel functioning as an artificial reef
Before you arrive
Access notes
Visiting divers must present certification, a medical certificate less than one year old and proof of insurance. GERSMA currently requires at least CMAS Level 2 or PADI Advanced Open Water and recent diving. The map coordinate is a deliberately broad offshore area point for display only—not the wreck or structure, an entry point, mooring or navigation waypoint.
Plan within your training
Conditions and hazards
Atlantic current and surge, variable visibility, boat traffic, sharp metal, fishing gear, entanglement and overhead hazards. Any penetration requires appropriate training and an explicit operator-approved plan.
At the site
Facilities and support
GERSMA operates from the ASNA clubhouse in Abidjan and advertises limited BCD, regulator and wetsuit rental. Confirm current boat, cylinders, fills, weights, emergency oxygen, communications, evacuation support and any equipment limits directly with the club.
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.