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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around the South China Sea | An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around the South China Sea | ||
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The '''South China Sea''' is that part of the [[South Pacific|Pacific Ocean]] from the Singapore and Malacca Straits to the Strait of Taiwan. | The '''South China Sea''' is that part of the [[South Pacific|Pacific Ocean]] from the Singapore and Malacca Straits to the Strait of Taiwan. | ||
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- | + | ===Cruising the region=== | |
+ | Cruisers entering the South China Sea should be aware of the following points: | ||
+ | * Piracy, although no longer widespread, is still an issue in the area. | ||
+ | * Maritime borders in the area are disputed, especially territorial claims to both the [[Paracel Islands]] and the [[Spratly Islands]]. Ongoing activity has included collisions between military ships and other vessels. See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Territorial_disputes_in_the_South_China_Sea territorial disputes in the South China Sea] on wikipedia. | ||
+ | * In [[Vietnam]], the South China Sea is referred to as the '''East Sea''' and Vietnamese officials can be quite sensitive when it comes to using their preferred version of the name. This is tied to the territorial disputes in the area. If hailed by a military or coast guard vessel while in the area it may pay to identify the nationality of the vessel before responding in detail. | ||
- | + | ==Countries near the South China Sea== | |
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* [[China]] | * [[China]] | ||
* [[Malaysia]] | * [[Malaysia]] | ||
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* [[Vietnam]] | * [[Vietnam]] | ||
- | + | ==Charts== | |
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation. | Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation. | ||
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- | + | ==Weather Information== | |
General weather information. | General weather information. | ||
- | + | ===Sources for weather information:=== | |
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- | + | ==Regional Radio Nets== | |
* ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | * ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
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- | + | ==References== | |
Books, Guides, etc. | Books, Guides, etc. | ||
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- | + | ==Cruiser's Friends== | |
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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- | + | ==Forum Discussions== | |
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements). | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements). | ||
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- | + | ==External Links== | |
- | *[http://scsenc.eahc.asia South China Sea Electronic Navigational Charts] - Free of Charge from East Asia Hydrographic Commission with regular updates sent by email. | + | * [http://scsenc.eahc.asia South China Sea Electronic Navigational Charts] - Free of Charge from East Asia Hydrographic Commission with regular updates sent by email. |
+ | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_China_Sea South China Sea] on wikipedia | ||
- | + | ==Personal Notes== | |
Personal experiences? | Personal experiences? | ||
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Revision as of 12:31, 17 November 2014
South China Sea Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around the South China Sea
Overview
The South China Sea is that part of the Pacific Ocean from the Singapore and Malacca Straits to the Strait of Taiwan.
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Cruising the region
Cruisers entering the South China Sea should be aware of the following points:
- Piracy, although no longer widespread, is still an issue in the area.
- Maritime borders in the area are disputed, especially territorial claims to both the Paracel Islands and the Spratly Islands. Ongoing activity has included collisions between military ships and other vessels. See territorial disputes in the South China Sea on wikipedia.
- In Vietnam, the South China Sea is referred to as the East Sea and Vietnamese officials can be quite sensitive when it comes to using their preferred version of the name. This is tied to the territorial disputes in the area. If hailed by a military or coast guard vessel while in the area it may pay to identify the nationality of the vessel before responding in detail.
Countries near the South China Sea
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
Weather Information
General weather information.
Sources for weather information:
Regional Radio Nets
- Also see World Cruiser's Nets
References
Books, Guides, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements).
External Links
- South China Sea Electronic Navigational Charts - Free of Charge from East Asia Hydrographic Commission with regular updates sent by email.
- South China Sea on wikipedia
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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