Thailand · Koh Tao

HTMS Sattakut

Also known as: LCI-742 wreck

Best time to dive

January to December; March to May; October to November

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • Moray eelLikely
  • Whale sharkPossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not snorkelable (too deep, dedicated wreck dive site)

Safety notes

Wreck penetration risk (entanglement, silt-out, disorientation without training), scorpionfish near doors/portholes, occasional current, depth near recreational limits, thermocline

Permits & fees

No Thai National Marine Park fee (Koh Tao outside National Park network); only a general 20 THB island visitor/environmental fee since 2022

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Koh Tao (Mae Haad)

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.