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Minerva Ledge

Northeast offshore plateau, Swaraj Dweep

12.08500°N, 93.15000°E

A vast coral-garden plateau, one of the most expansive sites in the Havelock set. Drift over mixed hard coral, with grouper in the undercuts and pelagics in the blue.

Depth
12–24 m

Typical 16 m

Vis
12–30 m

27–30 °C

Current
strong

mild surge

Health
Unscored

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Geo (surface approx.)
12.08500°N, 93.15000°E

Surface approximation ~10 nm east/northeast of Havelock. Operator GPS varies by mooring.

Entry / access
drift

30–60 minute speedboat. Expansive ledge — often two dives to cover. Drift along the plateau; live-boat pickup.

Difficulty
advanced

Open Water on the shallow ledge; Advanced recommended for the full drift

Hazards

  • high · Drift / current

    Can run strong; lost-diver procedure and SMB essential.

  • moderate · Boat separation

    Wide site; stay with the group.

Marine life

Typical: giant grouper, giant moray, fusiliers, surgeonfish, unicornfish, barracuda

Seasonal: eagle ray, reef shark, tuna

Local lore ties the ledge to 1970s Cousteau reconnaissance of the Andamans

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  1. 22 Mar 2026 · Verified Diver · DM · centre verified · typicalConditions

    Current can switch from mild to strong on the same slack. Treat as a drift.

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