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Okikawa Maru (former Taiei Maru)
 Coron, Palawan, Philippines
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Max Depth: 81-90ft/25-27m
Average Viz: 36-40ft/11-12m
Entry Type: Boat
Bottom Composition: Sand
Aquatic Life: Plenty To See
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Rating: 4.00 by 2 divers
Spring: 76-80°F/24-27°C
Summer: 76-80°F/24-27°C
Fall: 76-80°F/24-27°C
Winter: 76-80°F/24-27°C
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Okikawa Maru (former Taiei Maru) is a boat accessible salt water dive site, located in Coron, Palawan, Philippines. This dive site has an average rating of 4.00 out of 5 from 2 scuba divers. The maximum depth is 81-90ft/25-27m. The average visibility is 36-40ft/11-12m.
Japanese tanker, 168 m long. Location: Busuanga Island, 2 miles south of Conception. In length, width, and volume the largest of the Coron wrecks. At this depth you may be able to make an hour-long dive.
If the Irako isn’t the best wreck dive in the Philippines then the Okikawa Maru certainly is! This wreck is totally covered with beautiful corals and offers a large variety of marine-life. The deck is between 10m and 16m and is good for wreck dive beginners. There are many penetration possibilities for advanced wreck divers including penetrating up the propeller shaft from the outside of the ship all the way into the engine room. Strong tidal currents often affect this wreck. Diving in strong currents lets you see the most fish. At the bow you can see the resident three legged turtle and a school of snappers holding position into a slight current. Large fish shelter out of the current behind crumpled metal and inside of the deckhouses.There is also a large resident grouper near the bottom.
This dive is best when made while breathing 36% or 38% Nitrox for a 75% increase in allowable bottom time. Dives in excess of one hour are common on the Okikawa Maru.
Max depth: 26 meters on the bottom, 10 to 16 meters on the deck. Recommended certification level:
1. Diving outside the deck without a current. Open Water Diver
2. Diving with a current. Advanced Open Water Diver
3. Diving with a strong current. Experienced Advanced Open Water Diver
4. Penetration dive. Wreck Diver Specialty