Der Yang Wreck Dive Site — Papua New Guinea

About Der Yang Wreck

A large freighter sitting perfectly upright on a sandy bottom near Kavieng, the Der Yang wreck is covered in soft corals and sponges after decades underwater. Safe penetration routes allow divers to explore the bridge, cargo holds, and engine room. Schools of batfish, lionfish, and sweetlips have made the wreck their permanent home.

Site Information

• Depth: 15–30 m
• Difficulty: intermediate
• Site type: Wreck
• Current: Mild
• Best time: Year-round
• Region: Papua New Guinea

Highlights

• Wreck Penetration
• Coral Encrustation
• Schooling Fish

Marine Life at Der Yang Wreck

• Pygmy Seahorse
• Nudibranch
• Reef Manta Ray
• Walking Shark
• Sweetlips
• Anthias
• Frogfish
• Mandarin Fish