Wreck Penetration
Definition
Wreck penetration is the act of entering a submerged structure during a dive, requiring special training and gear.
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Wreck penetration involves diving inside sunken ships or structures through openings like doors or hatches. These dives carry higher risk due to confined spaces, poor visibility, and entanglement hazards. Divers must have specialized training in overhead environments, line placement, emergency protocols, and buoyancy control. Essential gear includes reels, lights, redundant air, and cutting tools. Navigation can be complex, and silt-outs can quickly reduce visibility to zero.
Frequently Asked Questions
Only if properly trained. It poses risks like disorientation, entrapment, and silt-outs, so training is essential.
Guideline reel, backup lights, cutting tools, redundant air, and a dive plan with contingencies.
No. This requires Wreck Diver or technical certifications with experience in overhead environments.
Silt can be easily stirred, turning visibility to zero. Divers must avoid disturbing sediment and use guidelines.
Always maintain a continuous guideline to the exit and be prepared to abort if conditions deteriorate.