About MV New Marine
The MV New Marine is an intentionally scuttled vessel located in Bootless Bay, southeast of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. This wreck serves as a prominent artificial reef and provides one of the capital region’s most accessible and rewarding wreck diving experiences for divers. Its deliberate sinking has created a compact, penetrable structure that marine life has extensively colonized, blending exploration with rich marine biology. The vessel rests upright on a sandy seafloor at a depth of 20 meters. Its structure remains intact, featuring clear reference points and navigable interior spaces. Divers can explore the bridge, engine room, and cargo holds, each offering distinct lighting, atmospheric character, and resident marine life. The wreck's moderate size allows for a comprehensive external and partial internal exploration within a single dive, providing ample time to appreciate the vibrant ecosystem it supports. Marine colonization of the MV New Marine showcases the effectiveness of artificial reefs. External surfaces are covered in thick layers of living organisms, with soft corals draping from railings and hard coral colonies establishing themselves across horizontal surfaces. The wreck attracts a diverse fish community, including dense schools of glassfish shimmering inside, batfish hovering near the bridge, and lionfish strategically positioned. Roving predators like trevally and barracuda are also seen using the wreck as a hunting ground. Juvenile fish (macro) are commonly found. This site is recognized as an advanced dive, particularly for internal exploration, due to overhead environments and potential for silting. While the 20-meter depth is moderate, navigating enclosed spaces requires careful air management. External exploration is suitable for divers without wreck specialization, though an experienced guide is recommended.
Highlights
Intentionally scuttled wreckNavigable bridge, engine room, cargo holdsDense glassfish schoolsExtensive soft and hard coral growthJuvenile fish (macro) habitatProximity to Port Moresby
Best Season
Diving in Papua New Guinea is available year-round, with the general high season typically occurring from May to November. Water temperatures remain warm, ranging from approximately 25°C to 29°C.
Dive site facts: MV New Marine
- Depth
- 0–20 m
- Current
- Moderate
- Entry
- Liveaboard only
- Level
- Advanced
- Dive type
- Wreck, Wreck, Drift, Muck diving
- Region / port
- Papua New Guinea
- Coordinates
- 9.5294° S, 147.2677° E
Conditions & Currents
Currents in Bootless Bay are generally described as typically gentle, which aids in the exploration of the MV New Marine. However, the site is classified as an advanced dive due to factors like overhead environments within the wreck and the potential for silting in enclosed spaces. Divers engaging in wreck penetration must possess the skills for safe navigation and careful air management. While external exploration is manageable for less specialized divers, supervision by an experienced guide is advisable to ensure safety and enhance the experience. The moderate depth of 20 meters offers a good bottom time, but the nature of wreck diving still demands diligent planning and awareness of gas consumption.
Why dive MV New Marine from a liveaboard?
MV New Marine is one of Papua New Guinea's signature dive sites. A liveaboard sleeps you on the water and puts you in the water for three to four guided dives per day, including dawn and night dives that day-boat operators rarely offer. You skip the daily commute back to port and reach quieter, less-crowded sites in the same region on a single trip.
Below are the liveaboards that include MV New Marine on their Papua New Guinea itineraries.
Liveaboards diving MV New Marine
These liveaboards may visit MV New Marine on selected itineraries — the exact dive sites depend on departure, weather and conditions.
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