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== [[Samoa]] - Earthquake and Tsunami - ''30 Sept '09'' ==
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Samoa was rocked by an earthquake and resultant tsunami today. See a first-hand report from a cruiser at Pago Pago [http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=13641 '''HERE''']
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==[[Venezuela]] - New Tax On Visiting Yachts - ''Sept. 2009''==
==[[Venezuela]] - New Tax On Visiting Yachts - ''Sept. 2009''==
A new tax is now being imposed on foreign flagged yachts on arrival in Venezuela (or leaving, if not yet payed). The tax is 1% of the yachts value - insurance valuation or bill of sale to be produced. A ZARPE will not be issued to yachts leaving if this tax is not paid, even if they arrived before the tax's implementation date (1st Sept "09).
A new tax is now being imposed on foreign flagged yachts on arrival in Venezuela (or leaving, if not yet payed). The tax is 1% of the yachts value - insurance valuation or bill of sale to be produced. A ZARPE will not be issued to yachts leaving if this tax is not paid, even if they arrived before the tax's implementation date (1st Sept "09).

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CRUISING NEWS (The News Buoy)

News flashes and updates from cruising regions around the world that are of interest and importance to cruisers. The information from these news items will be added to the relevant, individual Wiki sections/pages.

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Samoa - Earthquake and Tsunami - 30 Sept '09

Samoa was rocked by an earthquake and resultant tsunami today. See a first-hand report from a cruiser at Pago Pago HERE

Venezuela - New Tax On Visiting Yachts - Sept. 2009

A new tax is now being imposed on foreign flagged yachts on arrival in Venezuela (or leaving, if not yet payed). The tax is 1% of the yachts value - insurance valuation or bill of sale to be produced. A ZARPE will not be issued to yachts leaving if this tax is not paid, even if they arrived before the tax's implementation date (1st Sept "09).

If you leave Venezuela waters and return, the tax must be paid again.

EDIT: It has been confirmed directly from the Venezuelean tax office that this tax ONLY applies to local citizens that import a boat. Foreign vessels can come and go as normal (adhering to local customs rules). Lighthouse 18:19, 22 September 2009 (UTC)

Guatemala - Rio Dulce - May 2009

From Daphne Becker - Tortugal Marina:

Good news for cruisers!

The Guatemallan Navy/Coast Guard is patrolling Rio Dulce in the area where most vessels are concentrated, which includes the following marinas: Tortugal, Tijax, Mario's Monkey Bay, Mar Marine, Nana Juana, Catamaran, Bruno's.

This 24 hour patrol began in October, 2008 and no further incidents have been reported within the patrolled area.

For the time being, it is best to plan to check into Livingston early in the morning and proceed up-river to anchor or pick up a mooring near one of the marinas mentioned above.

The organization of hotel and marina owners hopes that the government of Guatemala will extend this very successful program to other areas in Rio Dulce, such as the Canyon, Rio Tatin, and Livingston.

(French) St Martin - 26 July 2009

Starting Monday, 27 July 2009, the Sandy Ground Bridge (French side of St Martin) will only open twice a day at 8:15am and 5:30pm (like Sunday schedule), from tomorrow through August. In September, it will be completely closed and will not open as they are dismantling bits to ship off to Guadeloupe for maintenance.

Approaches to Seattle - July 2009

[color=red]WARNING:[/color] The old Union Oil pier extending west from Edwards Point, just south of Edmonds, Washington, was dismantled and removed in February 2009 by the Washington State Department of Transportation. Virtually no trace of it remains visible from the water.

Fiji - 10 April 2009

Important Announcement effective 10 April 2009

Warning: On this date, the President of Fiji has abrogated the Constitution and has announced the implementation of the Public Emergency Regulations (PER) - effectively martial law. At this instance in time, the general public is yet to be made aware of the full ramifications, however, my opinion (not a fact, just an opinion), is if you have weapons on board, whether or not you intend to declare them, is to not take the risk of checking into Fiji; there is just too much nervousness on the part of the new Legal Order, and the military (of which the police is now effectively a branch of) are empowered to do anything they feel is necessary to preserve the public order without repercussions.

Second, it has come to our attention that a visiting yacht was THOUROUGHLY searched as a consequence of failing to properly complete the form C.2.C being an indicator of a potential wrong-doer. Nothing was found, of course (maybe a lost wrench in the bilge???), but to avoid any inconvience, please do not leave blanks on the C.2.C; if something is not applicable, enter 'n/c' in the appropriate blank.

Lastly, discussions with the old/new Attorney-General has indicated that the government remains firm in its resolve to encourage cruising tourism, and I believe what was expressed was quite genuine. However, until things settle out a bit more, caution is strongly advised, as well as keeping any private opinions private.



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