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- | + | Cruisers must '''not stop''' anywhere before having clearing in at [[Malakal Harbour|Malakal]] unless in an emergency and then contact must be made with the Chief of Immigration immediately. | |
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+ | It is a courtesy to advise Port Control of your pending arrival. Palau Port Control. Phone:+ 680-775-0419 , VHF 16. Opening Hours: Mon – Fri from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. [mailto:[email protected] Email] | ||
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+ | Vessels must check in immediately upon arrival. Phone the Port Control Duty Officer + 680-775-0419. Palau Port Control monitors VHF 16 during Business Hours - 7.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., Monday to Friday. | ||
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+ | An Entry Permit is issued for THIRTY days with a possibility of two extensions of THIRTY days each - a maximum stay of NINETY days. US flagged vessels can apply for a one year permit. | ||
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+ | Vessel ''Entry Clearance'' is somewhat long-winded. Expect to receive officers from Customs, Immigration, Sanitation, Quarantine, Transportation, Health Department, Public Safety (Police), as well as maybe a few others. | ||
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+ | '''Note''': Yachts arriving can contact ''Sam's Tours'' [mailto:[email protected] Email] in advance who will kindly assist (free) with current information and help you with the Entry Clearance procedures. | ||
'''Also see''': [http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14609&view=findpost&p=40172 Checking in] Important information from "sv Tankgirl" | '''Also see''': [http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14609&view=findpost&p=40172 Checking in] Important information from "sv Tankgirl" |
Revision as of 11:34, 24 January 2010
Palau Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for sailing around Palau.
Palau | |
Palau | |
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Capital: | Melekeok |
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Language: | English and Palauan |
Currency: | $US |
Time Zone | UTC +9 |
More notes about the country |
Background
Palau's most populous islands are Angaur, Babeldaob, Koror, and Peleliu. The latter three lie together within the same barrier reef, while Angaur is an oceanic island several miles to the south. About two-thirds of the population live on Koror. The coral atoll of Kayangel is situated north of these islands, while the uninhabited Rock Islands (about 200) are situated to the west of the main island group. A remote group of six islands, known as the Southwest Islands, some 375 miles (600 km) from the main islands, are also part of the country and make up the states of Hatohobei and Sonsorol.
Describe the cruising/sailing in the region.
Climate & Weather
Palau enjoys a tropical climate all year round with an annual mean temperature of 82 °F (28 °C). Rainfall can occur throughout the year, averaging a total of 150 inches (3,800 mm). The average humidity over the course of the year is 82%, and although rain falls more frequently between July and October, there is still much sunshine. Typhoons are rare, as Palau is outside the main typhoon zone.
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 Cruiser's Nets
Arrival/Departure procedures
Cruisers must not stop anywhere before having clearing in at Malakal unless in an emergency and then contact must be made with the Chief of Immigration immediately.
It is a courtesy to advise Port Control of your pending arrival. Palau Port Control. Phone:+ 680-775-0419 , VHF 16. Opening Hours: Mon – Fri from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Email
Vessels must check in immediately upon arrival. Phone the Port Control Duty Officer + 680-775-0419. Palau Port Control monitors VHF 16 during Business Hours - 7.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
An Entry Permit is issued for THIRTY days with a possibility of two extensions of THIRTY days each - a maximum stay of NINETY days. US flagged vessels can apply for a one year permit.
Vessel Entry Clearance is somewhat long-winded. Expect to receive officers from Customs, Immigration, Sanitation, Quarantine, Transportation, Health Department, Public Safety (Police), as well as maybe a few others.
Note: Yachts arriving can contact Sam's Tours Email in advance who will kindly assist (free) with current information and help you with the Entry Clearance procedures.
Also see: Checking in Important information from "sv Tankgirl"
Immigration
Details?
Customs
Details?
Ports & Popular Stops
- Malakal Harbour (Koror) - Port of entry
Islands
Details?
Health
Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here.
Security
Details?
Transportation
Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc.
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
References & Publications
Publications, 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 the Cruiser Log Forum
- Checking in Important information from "Tankgirl"
External Links
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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