Diving trip on the Haven’s wreck site
High biological and photographic interests
Depth: 36 – 80 m
Certification required: Advanced Deep – Decompression diving – Trimix diver depending on the depth
Diving: challenging
Largest accessible wreck in the Mediterranean Sea
For further information, contact the Tourist Information and Reception Offices of the relevant Municipalities.
Comune di Arenzano
iat@comune.arenzano.ge.it
www.comune.arenzano.ge.it
In the Gulf of Genoa is the wreck of the supertanker Haven, sunk in 1991, and is the largest open wreck in the Mediterranean.
The dive is considered demanding and strongly not recommended for inexperienced divers and divers with disabilities.
A Virtual Tour has been created which makes the site accessible to all, guarantees greater safety as it offers the possibility to study the site before diving and promotes the biological richness of the site.
Best Practices
This information is only an indication of some behaviors to be respected in order to dive safely and with respect for the environment.
Obligation to dive with a guide
If possible, collect plastic, abandoned nets and general rubbish to help preserve the marine environment
Find out in advance about the dive, the difficulties, access points and environmental excellences and which diving centres offer the excursion on the site
Strong current
Do not damage the seabed or cliffs and do not take shells or rocks.
Do not disturb the animals
Check your equipment
Ghost nets