Porto de Galinhas · Brazil · Wreck · Artificial reef
Rebocador Marte
A tug in navigational position on three levels, grown over with sponges and coral
Area photo: Cleferson Comarela · CC BY-SA 3.0
The Marte is a tugboat sunk on purpose as an artificial reef 12 km off the coast of Serrambi, in 1997. It sits in navigational position between 16 and 33 m, three levels high with several passages, and is now covered in sponges and coral. The dive is for advanced and experienced divers.
Also known as Marte, Marte tug.
Where it is and how deep
8.5921° S, 34.9119° WApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The dive on the Marte starts at 16 m. The tug sits in navigational position, and the wreck runs over three levels down to the bottom at 33 m. Several passages and openings run through the structure.
Since the tug went down as an artificial reef in 1997, sponges and coral have grown over the hull. With the lower parts of the wreck at 32 to 33 m, it is a deep dive, which is why it is offered to advanced and experienced divers.
The wreck
- Vessel
- Marte
- Type
- Tugboat
- Cause
- Sunk on purpose as an artificial reef
- Lies
- In navigational position at 16 to 33 m, 12 km off the coast of Serrambi
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | Prime | Prime | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Prime | Prime | Prime |
Season follows Porto de Galinhas: October to March is the best period for diving here.
Know before you go
- The bottom of the wreck is at 33 m: plan a deep profile and watch no-decompression time and gas on the lower levels.
- Passages run through the three levels; enter them only with overhead training and a guide who knows the wreck.
Dive videos
Mergulho no Naufragio do Rebocador Marte · Bernardo Labronici on YouTube
Questions divers ask
How deep is the Marte tug wreck at Porto de Galinhas?+
The dive starts at 16 m on top of the tug and reaches 33 m at the bottom.
What certification is needed for the Marte wreck?+
The tug is visited by advanced and experienced divers; the dive starts at 16 m and the bottom of the wreck is at 33 m.
Sources
- Rebocador Marte — Scubago
- Porto de Galinhas: uma viagem submarina — Brasil Travel News
- Naufragios Porto de Galinhas — 7 Mares Mergulho
- Pontos de mergulho em Porto de Galinhas — Desviantes
- Melhores lugares para mergulhar em Porto de Galinhas — Ikigai Experience
- Naufrágio Marte — Brasil Mergulho
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