Marshall Islands
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Revision as of 21:19, 20 March 2009
Marshall Islands Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around the Marshall Islands.
Marshall Islands | |
Marshall Islands | |
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Capital: | Majuro GPS: 07°05.39′N, 171°22.84′E Photo Gallery |
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Language: | Marshallese, English |
Currency: | $US |
Time Zone | UTC +12 |
More notes about the Marshall Islands |
Background
The Marshall Islands, officially the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), is a Micronesian nation of atolls and islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, just west of the International Date Line and just north of the Equator. This nation of roughly 60,000 persons is located north of Nauru and Kiribati, east of the Federated States of Micronesia, and south of the U.S. territory of Wake Island
The country consists of 29 atolls and 5 isolated islands. The most important atolls and islands form two groups: the Ratak Chain and the Ralik Chain (meaning "sunrise" and "sunset" chains).
Describe the cruising/sailing in the region.
Climate & Weather
The climate is hot and humid, with a wet season from May to November.
The islands occasionally suffer from typhoons. Many Pacific typhoons start in the Marshall Islands region and grow stronger as they move west toward the Mariana Islands and the Philippines.
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
Arrival/Departure procedures
Arrival
First landfall must be made at an official Port of Entry.
Departure
Details?
Customs and Immigration
Immigration
Should you intend to stay for longer than 30 days you are required to apply for an entry permit from the Chief of Immigration, Marshall Islands Government, Majuro, Marshall Islands 96960. Or, Ph: 625 3181, Fax: 625 3685 (or, from the consulate in Honolulu). Cruisers have however been allowed to enter the Marshall Islands without an advance permit, for shorter stays.
Citizens of the United States, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Australia and New Zealand do not require visas.
- Important Notes:
- A requirement is that passports must have a validity of 12 months beyond your first date of entry.
- Seperate permits for each island must be obtained in Majuro to visit any of the outlying groups/islands.
Customs
- Firearms and ammunition MUST be declared on arrival.
- Turtle shell and Coral are prohibited exports.
- PETS: All pets aboard must be declared on arrival.
Fees and Charges
- Some permits to visit outer islands are free while others range up to $US250
Restrictions
- Kwajalein Island is a closed military base, and the missile range includes Kwajalein and the islands up to Roi-Namur Island.
- Kwajalein Atoll is used by the US as a missile testing area and the waters within a 200 mile radius may be affected. One should contact "Kwajalein Atoll Control" on VHF before sailing in this area.
- Alcohol consumption is banned on many of the outer islands
- Dress conservatively when visiting the outer islands.
- Any islands used by the US military are restricted (some are administered by the Marshall Islands but still require special permission and clearance to visit:
- Bikini Atoll (11°30'N 165°34'E)
- Enewetok Atoll (11°30'N 162°24'E)
- Rongelap Atoll (11°09'N 166°54'E)
Islands in the Group (of interest to cruisers)
- Majuro (Port of entry)
- Ebeye Island (Kwajalein) (Port of entry)
- Other Islands: Note that an entry permit is required to visit each atoll; acquired from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Local Government Office (next to the Mobil Oil depot), Majuro. Ph: 692 455 4143.
- Arno
- Mejit
- Wotje
- Aur Island
- Tobal Island
- Mili
- Bikar Atoll
- Toangi Atoll
- Bikini Atoll
Ports & Popular Stops
See Islands above
Cruising around the Atolls
General notes on cruising around the atolls/islands
Health
- An HIV test is required for visits of over 30 days.
- A valid health certificate is required if arriving from cholera infected areas.
- Note tuberculosis and leprosy does exist on the Islands.
Security
Details?
Transportation
Transportation - mainland or to other countries, 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 the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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