About Revisions Irako Coron, Palawan, Philippines More Info Max Depth: 131-140ft/40-43m Average Viz: 36-40ft/11-12m Entry Type: Boat Bottom Composition: Sand Aquatic Life: Plenty To See 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 5/29/2014 12:16 AM Matt736 8/11/2009 11:28 PM

Irako


Japanese refrigeration ship, displacement 9,570 tons, length 147 meters. Location: At the mouth of Coron Bay


Probably the best wreck dive in the Philippines. The Irako is quite intact and because of the good visibility you know you are on a big shipwreck. Big groupers, schools of tuna and yellow fin, lion fish and scorpion fish live around this wreck. Two sea turtles live in the crumpled and folded metal of the superstructure. There is a beautiful deep penetration through the engine room for trained, experienced and properly equipped divers.


Irako usually has the best visibility of all the wrecks in Coron Bay.


This dive is best made at deck level while breathing 32% Nitrox for a 50% increase in allowable bottom time. Penetration of the interior would require 30% or 28% Nitrox depending on which deck level you wish to swim through.


Max depth: 43 meters on the bottom, deck level at 28 to 35 meters. Recommended certification level: Advanced Open Water Diver, Deep Diver Specialty, Wreck Diver Specialty.