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Singapore

Singapore is the large island at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. Its geographical position has made it the key port in Southeast Asia and a cross-roads for major east-west shipping routes. The waters around Singapore are well patrolled and the movement of all vessels is monitored.

The island state is the most developed in the region, with excellent facilities, communications, public transport and international travel connections.

Embassies or consulates of all nations can be found in the city. The city is a modern vibrant multi-cultural nation state with all the facilities a westerner would expect – including the price.

All kinds of yacht equipment and spare parts are readily found and good shipyard facilities exist in the western, Jurong, Tuas areas.

A modern marina of international standard situated on the western tip of Singapore. Raffles Marina at Tuas, has 170 wet berths,

haul-out facilities up to 70 tonnes and provision for mega-yacht berthing. A very experienced manager supervises the repair yard. There are hotel facilities ashore.

Approach leaving Merambong Island to port taking care to avoid the sandy spit extending out to the north of it. Contact the marina office on VHF Channel 77 to be directed to a berth.

The marina is approximately 20 km from the city, with good public transport connections.

For details, visit: www.rafflesmarina.com.sg

The marina lies in the Jurong Fairway inside Pulau Selayar and the entrance is just east of the Pasir Panjang port terminal. The channel is well buoyed.

Call the marina on Channel 77 or Tel: 6768 9233 at least six hours before arrival in order to complete marina formalities. Await confirmation that your berth is clear before proceeding to the berth.

168 standard berths range in size from 35ft to 70ft. There is a 140-metre-long outer wharf, for larger yachts.

The marina offers restaurants and accommodation with taxi links to the city and other parts of the island.

For more details, visit: www.rsyc.org.sg

Located on east Sentosa Island close to the Central Business District, ONE°15 Marina Club is situated at the newest developed site called Sentosa Cove. This multi-million dollar development will have oceanfront properties and private berthing facilities.

The 204-berth ONE°15 Marina Club is expected to be a mega-yacht centre with full facilities. There is also provision for 10 purpose-built Mediterranean-mooring berths for visiting mega-yachts.

Within close proximity to the booming billion-dollar Integrated Resorts on Sentosa, ONE°15 provides a full marina town club with world-class amenities. The marina opened in November 2005, with clubhouse due for early 2007. For more details, visit: www.one15marina.com

This anchorage lies on the northeast corner of Singapore Island, approximately two nautical miles to the west of Changi Yacht Club. Approach from the southeast toward the Johor Strait and leave the clearly visible airport to port.

Changi Yacht club has a small number of docks in front of a modern clubhouse and many boats in a line of moorings offshore. Proceed past the club into Loyang Bay to anchor in 5-8 metres on a muddy bottom.

Take your tender to Changi Sailing Club to arrange a longer term mooring or contact them on VHF channel 69. The club has 160 moorings, a small slipway for vessels up to 6 tonnes and offers temporary membership to visitors.

Restaurants and showers can be found at the clubhouse and Changi village is nearby.

If port authorities permit, yachts may remain at anchor at Loyang or across the channel in the lee of Pulau Ubin and still use the club facilities by tender.

Good road connections to the city and the international airport. For more information at: www.csc.org.sg

Further up the Johor Straits passing to the south of Palau Ubin is the Pongol River branching into the main island of Singapore. The marina is on the east bank of the river. There are 35 berths, maximum 20 length metres and full marina facilities including a travel lift. Contact VHF Channel 77.

Entry procedures and visas

Ships documents and a valid passport for all crew members must be on board.

Most international visitors will automatically get a two week visa on entry. The initial
visa is renewable for a further two weeks
and it is possible to obtain extensions for
up to 90 days.

Private vessels may be moored in Singapore for long periods as entry visas apply to individuals only.

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Batam

Across the Singapore Straits on the Indonesian island of Batam (about 12 miles) there are two marinas which are often used by cruising yachts as a cheaper alternative to Singapore. Regular ferry services operate between Batam and Singapore.

This marina is situated on the Northeastern tip of Batam and has 178 berths with full facilities. The Riau Yacht Club is based at the resort. Customs, Immigration and Sailing Permit application office are located here. Contact VHF Channel 69.

This marina lies south of Sekupang, on the northwest of Batam. Visitors’ berths are available with some marina services.

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While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this book is accurate, the charts of anchorages are based on personal experience and satellite imagery and are intended as a guide only. They should not be used for navigation. Please refer to Official Hydrographic charts of the respective countries.

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