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MFV Athina

MFV Athina

Garden Route, South Africa

Depth
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9m

Visibility
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3m - 8m

Entry
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Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

MFV Athina

Garden Route, South Africa

MFV Athina
Depth
Depth Icon

9m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

3m - 8m

Entry
Shore Entry Icon

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner


About MFV Athina

Located under 100 meters off shore, this dive site which is situated opposite the caravan park. The dive consists of the MFV Athina, a Greek trawler which sank in the late 1960s.

MFV Athina Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck, Night

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

9m

Visibility Range

3m 8m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21%

O2

6% at 7m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Various
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Deceptive Entry Openings — Openings may become restrictive inside due to angle, collapse, or corrosion.

  • Surge-Induced Internal Silt Shift — Internal surge can move silt and debris without direct contact.

  • Partial Overhead Environment — Many wrecks limit direct ascent even without full penetration.

  • Fine Rust Particle Silt-Out — Disturbed rust particles can rapidly reduce visibility.

  • Landmark Misidentification — Familiar sites can become unrecognisable at night.

  • Light-Induced Tunnel Vision — Focused light beams reduce peripheral awareness.

  • Depth Perception Errors — Reduced ambient light increases depth perception mistakes.

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