Djibouti
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Djibouti
| Djibouti | |
 Djibouti | |
 Flag | |
| Capital: | Djibouti |
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| Language: | French, Arabic, Somali |
| Currency: | Djibouti Franc |
| More notes about the country | |
Background
Some history about the country needs to be submitted here.
Climate & Weather
Submit the climate details and 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
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- Port Captain VHF 12. Call for permission to enter port and again after mooring/anchoring.
Arrival/Departure procedures
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Report first to the Port Captain - then proceed to immigration.
Immigration & Customs
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Immigration:
Immigration most often holds onto your passports and issues a shore pass and a Djibouti Cruising Permit. Collect your passports when clearing out on departure. Note: You can apply for Egyption visas in Djibouti.
Customs:
Visas
A short visa is issued to yacht crews on arrival
Health & Security
Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here.
Marinas/Yacht Clubs & Popular Stops
- The Djibouti Yacht Club is closed but yachts can use the existing pontoons if available. Otherwise, anchor nearby.
Offshore Islands
Details?
Cruiser's Friends
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions
Links to discussions on the CruiserLog Forum
External Links
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Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
