Topaz to rest beneath the waves |09 May 2026

Stripped of all components that could harm marine life, M/V Topaz will be sunk to create an artificial reef — transforming its legacy into a living marine habitat and dive attraction

After years of loyal service safeguarding Seychelles’ waters, patrol ship M/V Topaz, one of the nation’s most iconic vessels, was officially decommissioned yesterday and will be laid to rest offshore behind Conception Island today, May 9, 2026.

Stripped of all components that could harm marine life, the vessel will be sunk to create an artificial reef — transforming its legacy into a living marine habitat and dive attraction. The initiative reflects Seychelles’ commitment to ocean conservation, sustainable tourism, and innovative environmental practices.

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