Papua New Guinea
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Revision as of 10:30, 4 June 2011
Papua New Guinea | |
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Capital: | Port Moresby 9°30′S, 147°07′E |
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Language: | English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu |
Currency: | Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK) |
Timezone: | UTC+10 |
More notes about the country |
Papua New Guinea Cruising Guide
Overview
Cruising the region
Climate & Weather
Submit the climate details and sources of weather forecasting here.
Charts
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Also see: World Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.
Arrival/Departure procedures
Submit any details about advance notification of arrival, etc.
Immigration & Customs
Submit details about customs and immigration procedures here.
Visas
Submit information about what visitor's visas are available and where they are obtained.
Health & Security
Certain parts of PNG can be quite dangerous, but larger cities are relatively safe as long as you're sensible. However, be aware that foreign workers often live in guarded compounds for security, and that random violence can and does break out occasionally. If it does, you won't normally get help from local police.
Ports & Anchorages
- Port Moresby
- Madang
- Rabaul
- Samarai
- Lae
- Misima Island
- Kavieng
- Oro Bay
- Wewak
- Vanimo
- Lorengau
- Kimbe
- Daru
- Kieta
- Alotau
Islands
Cruiser's Friends
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
Marine Chandlers (National)
Links to Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Submit useful website links for the region
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
References and Publications
Boat | Rock | Canoe | Tree | Lagoon |
Photos courtesy of Laura Diaz, PNG
Contributors to this page [add 3 tildes (~~~) on the name line] |
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