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== [[Cape Verde|Cape Verde Islands]] - ''(Posted Dec '09)'' ==
== [[Cape Verde|Cape Verde Islands]] - ''(Posted Dec '09)'' ==
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[color=red]'''Caution'''[/color] - There has been a serious outbreak of Dengue Fever on the Cape Verde Islands.
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<font color=red>'''Caution'''</font color> - There has been a serious outbreak of Dengue Fever on the Cape Verde Islands.
== The IO Net  -  Malaysia & Thailand, Indian Ocean and Red Sea - ''(Posted Nov '09)'' ==
== The IO Net  -  Malaysia & Thailand, Indian Ocean and Red Sea - ''(Posted Nov '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.

Please post any news items here or, email the full information to webmaster[AT]cruiserlog.com for posting here.

Turkey - (Posted Apr '10)

LATEST NEWS ON ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS FOR YACHTS

LATEST NEWS - (1st Apr '10)

Turkey - (Posted Feb '10)

SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS FOR YACHTS
DUE TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN MUGLA ON 1 MARCH 2010

All boats must have black AND grey water tanks, both with deck fittings that enable them to be pumped out. There is to be no discharge into Turkish waters.

A "blue card" is to be issued by Harbour Masters and marinas after they have checked that both black and grey tanks are fitted and that no water from any sink etc runs into the sea. It will contain details of the yacht and crew.

All discharge must be done by pumping out at one of 30 stations sited strategically in marinas and harbours throughout the region.

The "blue card" will be digitally updated with the pumped out volume of both grey and black water.

The Coastguard and other enforcement agencies can demand the "blue card", read it electronically and see when tanks were last pumped out and how many litres were pumped out. This allows them to check that you are not secret dischargers into the sea.

There are special regulations covering the Göçek area bays, prohibiting the use of anchors. Use of fixed mooring buoys will be compulsory, for a maximum of 11 days (outside marinas). The number of vessels in the area may be restricted. Cooking on deck and ashore is prohibited.

Cape Verde Islands - (Posted Dec '09)

Caution - There has been a serious outbreak of Dengue Fever on the Cape Verde Islands.

The IO Net - Malaysia & Thailand, Indian Ocean and Red Sea - (Posted Nov '09)

We’re setting up an informal SSB radio net for yachts to share information and weather, aid communications and provide mutual help. We’re also compiling a list of yachts with approximate itineraries, cruising speeds etc. Please email us to be put on the list and to get updated times and frequencies.

The provisional time and frequencies are as follows:

  • 0030hrs UTC (08.30am in Malaysia, 07.30am Thailand - to be adjusted as we move west)
  • 8188 USB (a marine SSB frequency, so no Ham licence needed)

The net will start on Wednesday 18th November 2009. This will give people a chance to try out their radios and to see if this frequency and time works. Also we can start to use the net as a forum to exchange information and ideas. We invite all yachts to participate – please give us a call and contribute.

Guy & Annika, yacht Street Legal

Email: guy.oury(AT)rocketmail.com - or for quicker response, m0dpu(AT)winlink.org

(for the latter, note that the 2nd character is ZERO not ‘oh’ and to get through the spam filter, insert //WL2K in the subject line). Please tell us your boat name, your name/s, flag, length, type, rough itinerary, speed under engine etc.

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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