{"id":2841,"date":"2026-08-07T17:31:51","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T12:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/islandscuba.net\/?p=2841"},"modified":"2026-08-08T23:57:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T18:27:36","slug":"mv-medhufaru-shipwreck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/islandscuba.net\/?p=2841","title":{"rendered":"MV Medhufaru"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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MV Medhufaru<\/h3>

  • Depth Range: <\/b>Sitting on a seabed around 30 meters (98 feet), with upper structures rising towards 14\u201320 meters.<\/p><\/li>

  • Visibility:<\/b> Best from Mid-October\/November through April when ocean conditions are calmest.<\/p><\/li>

  • Experience Level:<\/b> Advanced Open Water (AOW) divers and above.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>

    One of the most accessible wreck dives in Colombo, Medhufaru\u00a0offers a relaxing yet unforgettable scuba diving experience. Explore this magnificent sunken cargo ship surrounded by vibrant marine life, crystal blue waters, and stunning underwater scenery.\u00a0<\/p>

    Originally a 77-meter-long Maldivian cargo vessel<\/span>, the ship sank during a monsoon storm on May 31, 2009. Sitting nearly upright at a maximum depth of 30 meters, the steel hull has since evolved into a thriving artificial reef packed with structure, history, and abundant marine life.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>

    What Makes Medhufaru Special?<\/b><\/p>

    The ship still holds interesting machinery and structure on deck, including construction vehicles (front-loaders) left over from its cargo-carrying days.<\/span><\/p>

    Every descent brings encounters with inquisitive batfish that like to accompany divers along the wreck.<\/span> Graceful stingrays often rest on the surrounding sandy sea floor, while massive, shimmering schools of fusiliers orbit the bow.<\/span><\/p>

    For Advanced Open Water divers, the Medhufaru provides a balanced blend of depth, historical intrigue, and marine encounters.<\/span> This wreck\u00a0stands out as a must-visit site in Sri Lanka\u2019s capital waters.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    MV Medhufaru Depth Range: Sitting on a seabed around 30 meters (98 feet), with upper structures rising towards 14\u201320 meters. Visibility: Best from Mid-October\/November through April when ocean conditions are calmest. Experience Level: Advanced Open Water (AOW) divers and above. One of the most accessible wreck dives in Colombo, Medhufaru\u00a0offers a relaxing yet unforgettable scuba […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2864,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[103,105,117],"tags":[113,111,114,115,109,116],"class_list":["post-2841","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advanced-open-water","category-deep-dive","category-nitrox-dive","tag-advance-open-water","tag-advance-open-water-diver","tag-deep-diver","tag-nitrox-diver","tag-scuba-diving-in-colombo","tag-scuba-diving-in-sri-lanka"],"yoast_head":"\nMV Medhufaru - Island Scuba<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Medhufaru, a 77m Maldivian cargo ship, sank in a monsoon storm in 2009. 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