Tasivarongo Point

The huge Japanese transport Azumasan Maru sits upright on a steep slope to the west of Tasivarongo Point which is about 9 miles (14 km) west of Honiara, and is commonly referred to as the “Deep Ruaniu”.  The bow is around 140 feet (40 m) down and the stern in very deep water.  
Because of the depth of this wreck, all dives are decompression dives which require the appropriate training and experience in extended range diving.  For safety reasons, twin tanks with a separate regulator and gauges on each tank, and a dive computer are recommended for this dive, and extended range protocols should be enforced.
The forward kingposts can be reached but the bridge at 200 feet (60 m) is the limit for safe diving on this ship.

Many wreck sites near Guadalcanal are subject to custom ownership by local chiefs who may be seeking compensation for diving on the site.