Um El Faroud

Malta's flagship wreck. The tanker sits upright on sand, funnel near 15m and prop at 36m, now split into bow and stern sections. Deck and penetration are Advanced-plus; the depth and swim make it a serious shore dive.

Depth

15–36m

Current

Mild

Diver level

Advanced open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

  • 110m Libyan oil tanker scuttled off Wied iz-Zurrieq in 1998 as an artificial reef
  • Broke into two sections in a 2005-2006 winter storm; deck around 20-25m, propeller at 36m
  • Shore entry from Wied iz-Zurrieq, though it is a long surface swim and a deep dive

Sources & last checked

Checked July 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.