Oil Rig Wreck

As one of the best dive sites in Brunei, the oil rig wreck consists of nine buildings totaling 1,000 square feet (100 square meters). The location ranges in elevation from 23 to 62 feet (7 to 19 meters), making it an excellent choice for novices. Water temperatures can reach 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius) and visibility can exceed 80 feet (25 m). The wreck, which was built as an artificial reef, is home to a wide variety of hard and soft coral. The wreck is created as an artificial reef structure, so you'll witness a variety of hard and soft coral. Schools of barracuda and trevallies, as well as nudibranchs and whip-coral crabs, abound.

The oil rig wreck is one of the first in Asia and one of the first in Brunei's "Rigs to Reefs" program. The initial platforms were retired in 1988, with further platforms added in 1994. This location is especially great for photographers since it provides spectacular wide-angle images of the rig and schooling fish. The close-up photos of nudibranchs and tiny cowries will appeal to macro photographers. This site illustrates the Brunei government's and diving industry's dedication to conserving their waters and marine life.

Location: The oil rig wreck is about 30 minutes by boat west of Pelong Island from Muara port.