The Mv Rozi gives a new shine to diving in Malta by expanding the options of visiting in a very interesting route between reef walls, posidonia platforms and swim troughs between the rocks, until you reach this beautiful shipwreck that rests in the crystal clear waters of Malta.
Where is the Rozi shipwreck?
Mv Rozi located in Cirkewwa it was sunk in 1992 in front of the port of Cirkewwa in Malta, being this one of the main attractions in the reef of Cirkewwa on the island of Malta. Along the route, there is a great marine life that gives a lot of beauty. The wreck is located in the northern part of the reef, the most recommended entrance is the platform that is right next to the tower-lighthouse. From here the route over posedonia platforms and vertical walls bring us closer to the shipwreck.
Information about the Rozi
The MV Rozi is a 40-meter long tugboat that was built in Bristol in 1958 by Charles Hills & Sons ltd. Its original name was Rossmore. In 1969 it was sold to Rea Towing Company being renamed Rossgarth. In 1972 he resold to Mifsud Brothers Ltd, operating for the Malta Ship Towage Ltd, starting here his career in Maltese waters.
In 1981 it was sold to Tug Malta being renamed again as Rozi, the name that keeps to this day. After many years operating in the great marine harbor, it was sunk in September 1992 as an artificial reef, attracting a large amount of aquatic life.
Diving Conditions
To visit the Mv Rozi, is to witness this 40-meter-long tugboat, through a pleasant journey along the Cirkewwa reef which offers us vertical walls of more than 15 meters high, beautiful posidonia platforms and swim troughs that will make this dive along with the wreck one of the most complete and varied in the islands of Malta.
The wreck is located a few meters from the reef, being possible to see from the wall when conditions and visibility are good. Mv Rozi rests on a flat sandy bottom at a maximum depth of 35 meters being the shallow part of about 20 meters. The conditions are almost always very good although on rare occasions currents can appear that make it difficult for us to return to the reef.
To be able to do this immersion, the Advanced course is required, for more information please click here.
Marine species that can be seen diving near the Rozi
The Mv Rozi, after having completed his time of service afloat becomes the home of millions of sea creatures, coming to him you can witness beautiful fish species such as, breams and damselfish that are accustomed to receiving divers Upon arrival at the wreck they are used to be feed by the divers. It is very common also the presence of flabellins and nudibranchs, in addition to big rockfish, moray eels, octopus, common rays in the sand surrounding the boat, and large fish as well as for example the dentex, sea bream, barracudas, groupers and with luck some triggerfish. On very rare occasions someone has managed to spot turtles and dolphins. We may feel lucky to have spotted a large common dolphin this summer around the wreck: D
Best months to go
Taking advantage of the summer in Malta, is a time where you can enjoy even more the marine beauty and identify the excellent visibility that you have when diving in its crystalline waters and friendly for the tourist, it is recommended to schedule a visit in the months from April to mid of November.
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