Federated States of Micronesia · Truk Lagoon
Hanakawa Maru
Also known as: Hanagawa Maru
Best time to dive
December to April
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - No - shallowest structure (~15m) is beyond typical snorkel range
Safety notes
Cement bags and fuel drums in the holds create silt hazards when disturbed; remote site with weather-dependent access
Permits & fees
No separate dive permit; access via licensed Chuuk operators; war-grave/no-removal etiquette applies
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Weno (Chuuk)
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.