Gozo · Scuba diving
MV Cominoland
A former excursion vessel, scuttled off Xatt l-Aħmar in 2006.
View place & access ↗Gozo / Xatt l-Aħmar
MV Hephaestus
An oil tanker scuttled off Xatt l-Aħmar in August 2022.
Getting there & access ↓- Average site depth
- 32m
- Maximum site depth
- 42m
- Reference level
- Experienced
Source-reported site depths, not a recommended dive profile. “+” is open-ended. A qualification label does not qualify a diver for cave or wreck penetration.
Get to know the place
Hephaestus adds a more recent chapter to Gozo’s wreck coast. Confirm whether your operator proposes shore or boat access and which depth profile is appropriate.
What to see
- Scuttled tanker hull
- Artificial reef structure
- Southern Gozo coastline
Features and marine-life sightings depend on the agreed route and conditions.
THE WAY IN
Getting there & access
Confirm the specific shore approach
The reference labels shore access “Medium”. Detailed directions for the precise entry are not verified in this guide. Use the individual site reference and confirm the approach and return with the dive centre.
Map reference: 36.0177° N, 14.2885° E · Nearby.
Plan for the day you go
Check the current regional wind and sea outlook, then agree the entry, exit, route and required experience with a local operator. Regional forecasts do not measure cave surge, currents, visibility, water quality or closures.
Open this place in the live explorer ↗Place / operator reference ↗ · Researched 2026-11-04
