About This Route
Ofotfjord near Narvik hosts WWII wrecks like the German destroyer Georg Thiele and British HMS Hardy from the 1940 Battle of Narvik, at 15-35m in clear 8-13°C (46-55°F) water with 20m viz. Dive with Narvik Dykkesenter; penetrations require wreck specialty. Steep fjord walls add drama. Summer ideal for long days. Respect war graves per UNESCO guidelines, no artifacts removal.
Safety Considerations
Penetration risks: silt, entanglement, task overload. Currents funnel through wrecks; drift plan essential. Nets and wires hazardous; cut kit ready. Decompression on deep sections mandates oxygen deco. Coast guard active; avoid restricted zones.
Essential Gear
Waterland dry suit, IST stage bottles, Suunto Vyper computer, Light Monkey 191 canister lights, wreck reel with cookie line.
Emergency Tips
Entanglement: buddy rescue with shears. Lost deco: bail to open water, 50% O2. JRCC Tromsø VHF 16. Chamber: University Hospital Northern Norway.