The MV Kudhimaa is a 50-meter-/150-foot-long steel cargo ship that was sunk on purpose in 1998 to provide a fun diving experience to divers visiting the South Ari Atoll.. and has been lying on a sandy bottom 30 meters deep underwater ever since The wreck is colonised by coral and host many underwater species like batfish, stonefish, lionfish, moray eels, and nurse sharks.
Entry Level
Advanced open water
Access
By Boat
Travel Time from Dhangethi to Dive Site
About 30 minutes
Depth
From 10 to 30 meters (32-98 feet)
Visibility
Up to 30 meters
Water Tempreature
27-30° C (80-86° F)
Current
Can be strong
Expect to See
Bat fish, puffer fish, box fish, lion fish, sponges, sea squirts and corals