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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. It includes the [[Gulf of Thailand]]. | The '''South China Sea''' is that part of the [[South Pacific|Pacific Ocean]] from the Singapore and Malacca Straits to the Strait of Taiwan. It includes the [[Gulf of Thailand]]. | ||
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===Cruising the region=== | ===Cruising the region=== | ||
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The area is believed to hold large reserves of oil and natural gas beneath the seabed. | The area is believed to hold large reserves of oil and natural gas beneath the seabed. | ||
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Cruisers entering the South China Sea should be aware of the following points: | 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. | * Piracy, although no longer widespread, is still an issue in the area. | ||
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* 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. | * 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. | ||
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[http://scsenc.eahc.asia/ South China Sea Electronic Navigational Charts] are available free of charge from East Asia Hydrographic Commission with regular updates sent by email. These charts do not include the [[Gulf of Thailand]]. | [http://scsenc.eahc.asia/ South China Sea Electronic Navigational Charts] are available free of charge from East Asia Hydrographic Commission with regular updates sent by email. These charts do not include the [[Gulf of Thailand]]. | ||
It may also be possible to obtain charts of the South China Sea from the USA or Admiralty. See [[Charts]]. | It may also be possible to obtain charts of the South China Sea from the USA or Admiralty. See [[Charts]]. | ||
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''See [[South_East_Asia#South_East_Asia_Weather_Information|South East Asia]]'' | ''See [[South_East_Asia#South_East_Asia_Weather_Information|South East Asia]]'' | ||
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See also [[Weather]] | See also [[Weather]] | ||
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* ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | * ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
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==Forum Discussions== | ==Forum Discussions== | ||
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Revision as of 17:40, 3 May 2016
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around the South China Sea
The South China Sea is that part of the Pacific Ocean from the Singapore and Malacca Straits to the Strait of Taiwan. It includes the Gulf of Thailand.
Cruising the region
Approximately 1/3rd of the world's shipping passes through the South China Sea, as it forms the main route between ports in Europe, Singapore and China.
The area is believed to hold large reserves of oil and natural gas beneath the seabed.
Disputes and Dangers
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.
Charts
South China Sea Electronic Navigational Charts are available free of charge from East Asia Hydrographic Commission with regular updates sent by email. These charts do not include the Gulf of Thailand.
It may also be possible to obtain charts of the South China Sea from the USA or Admiralty. See Charts.
Weather
See South East Asia
Sources for weather information:
See South East Asia
See also Weather
Passages
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.
Communication
- Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Countries & Islands
Gulf of Thailand
See also Gulf of Thailand Cruising Guide.
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).
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
- Gulf of Thailand on wikipedia
- Territorial disputes in the South China Sea on wikipedia
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
Comments
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