Tenneco Towers
The Tenneco Towers are former oil platforms donated by Tenneco through the Rigs-to-Reefs program and sunk in 1985 south of Port Everglades.
| Type | Shipwreck / artificial reef |
|---|---|
| Depth | shallow towers: 77 ft at the upper deck to about 105–110 ft at the sand; deep towers: about 185–205 ft |
| Skill level | Advanced Open Water + Deep (parts below 130 ft need technical training) |
| Size | Five former oil platforms (three shallow, two deep) |
| Sunk | 1985 |
| Area | South of Port Everglades (off Hollywood / Hallandale) |
Shallow towers
Three platforms sit in about 105 to 110 feet. Hurricane Andrew pushed two of them together. There's lots of overhead structure, but no penetration.
Deep towers
Two more platforms sit in roughly 185 to 205 feet. They're beyond recreational limits and need technical training.
Who can dive it
Advanced Open Water + Deep for the upper parts; technical training below 130 feet. You need Advanced Open Water and the PADI Deep Diver specialty to dive the upper parts of this dive site, down to the 130-foot recreational limit. The deepest parts are beyond recreational limits and need technical training, such as PADI Tec Deep. Call us at 954-420-0009 to talk about the right training. If you want to go inside a wreck, you need wreck penetration training, like the PADI Wreck Diver specialty.
Dive it with DXDivers
Dive it with us on our dive boat, the Lady Go Diver, out of Deerfield Beach. Our captain picks the dive sites for each trip based on the conditions that day, so check the dive sites listed on each trip in our calendar, or call us at 954-420-0009.
See boat dive trips Call 954-420-0009
Diving often? Save with our dive trip packages, see all dive trips and tank fills, or book the whole boat with a private charter.
Nearby dive sites
- Donal G. McAllister Tug – 50 ft at the highest point to 70 ft at the sand
- See all our local wrecks and reefs
FAQ
How deep are the Tenneco Towers?
The shallow towers are about 77 feet at the upper deck and 105 to 110 feet at the sand. The deep towers are about 185 to 205 feet and need technical training.
How do I book a dive here?
Check the dive sites listed on each trip in our boat dive calendar, or call us at 954-420-0009. Our captain chooses the dive sites for each trip based on the conditions that day.
Depths and details come from our crew's dive site notes and public artificial reef records. Conditions change, so always follow your captain's and divemaster's briefing.
OUR LOCATION
DXDIVERS · 455 South Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 · (954) 420-0009