Description: One of three artificial reefs sunk by the Oceanic Research Institute (ORI) on the 8th of August 1991. The Fontao is a disused prawn trawler that is 34.5m long, 8m wide and 13.5m high.

Depth: 15m to 27m

Additional Information: The wreck is situated off Umhlanga rocks and sits upright on a sandy bottom. The ship is mostly intact, except for the wheelhouse, which has broken off and now lies on the sand. It is possible to penetrate this wreck however these penetrations are characteristically very restricted. The wreck swarms with bait fish which can restrict visibility on the wreck.

The aspect of penetration, as well as the restricted visibility due to the vast amount of bait fish, should be considered when diving this wreck.

This wreck is dived with a shot line. Diving this wreck as a group can be difficult - the penetration aspect and bait fish characteristics of this wreck, make it important to stick to the buddi pair system. Make sure between you and your buddi, that there is deploy buoy in order to ensure that you ascend on a bouy line in the event of you not being able to ascend with the group.

DM should note the number of divers on board and divers should note the name of the boat they are on as this wreck can get busy.