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==Gulf of Aden Cruising Guide==
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing in the Gulf of Aden.
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===Background===
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:left;" | '''IMPORTANT!''' (2010) There is a large spike in piracy attempts in the Gulf of Aden and transit suggestions are changing almost daily. It is important to monitor the forum discussion thread [http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showforum=75 HERE]<br/><br/>'''Guidelines for skippers''' - [http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14701&view=findpost&p=40166 HERE]<br/>.
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The Gulf of aden is a piracy "hot spot".
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''' Circumnavigators should rather consider the route via the '''[[Indian Ocean|Cape of Good Hope (Cape Town)]]''' until the piracy problem in the [[Gulf of Aden]] is properly solved.it is highly advised NOT to undertake the passage via the [[Gulf of Aden]] due to extreme pirate activity at this time.
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The Gulf of Aden is a vital waterway for shipping, especially for Persian Gulf oil, making it an integral waterway in the world economy. Approximately 11 percent of the world's seaborne petroleum passes through the Gulf of Aden on its way to the [[Suez Canal]] or to regional refineries. The main ports along the Gulf are [[Aden]] (in [[Yemen]]), Zeila, Berbera, and Bosaso in [[Somalia]].
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'''IMPORTANT!''' (2010) There is a large spike in piracy attempts in the Gulf of Aden and transit suggestions are changing almost daily. It is important to monitor the forum discussion thread .
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In earlier history, the city of Crater, located just east of the modern city of Aden, was an important port in regional trade. Crater was the principal harbor of the pre-Islamic kingdom of Awsan, and after its annexation by the kingdom of Saba at the end of the 5th century, the port of Crater played a significant role in connecting Africa with Arabia.
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[[File:ISAFGuidelinesForPreventionOfPiracy 7256 .pdf|ISAF Guidelines for yachts to transit the Gulf]]
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<font color="red">Warning:</font> The Gulf of Aden is an area known for acts of piracy, making its waters dangerous for cruising yachts - extreme care must be taken in transit.
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==Description==
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The '''Gulf of Aden''' is a vital waterway for shipping, especially for [[Persian Gulf]] oil, making it an integral waterway in the world economy. Approximately 11 percent of the world's seaborne petroleum passes through the Gulf of Aden on its way to the [[Suez Canal]] or to regional refineries. The main ports along the Gulf are [[Aden]] (in [[Yemen]]), Zeila, Berbera, and Bosaso in [[Somalia]].
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In earlier history, the city of Crater, located just east of the modern city of [[Aden]], was an important port in regional trade. Crater was the principal harbor of the pre-Islamic kingdom of Awsan, and after its annexation by the kingdom of Saba at the end of the 5th century, the port of Crater played a significant role in connecting [[Africa]] with Arabia.
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{{Warning}} The Gulf of Aden is an area known for acts of piracy, making its waters dangerous for cruising yachts - extreme care must be taken in transit.
'''Also see''':
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* [[Passage_3|Passage - SE Asia to the Red Sea]]
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* [[South East Asia to Red Sea]]
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* The [[Red_Sea|Red Sea]]
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* The [[Red Sea]]
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* The [[Indian Ocean Cruising Guide|Indian Ocean]]
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* The [[Indian Ocean]]
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===Countries bordering the Gulf of Aden===
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==Charts==
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* [[Oman]]
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* [[Somalia]]
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* [[Yemen]]
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* [[Djibouti]]
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===Radio Nets===
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==Weather==
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser'a Nets]]
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* THE IO NET - Malaysia, Thailand, N.Indian Ocean to Red Sea 0030UTC on 8188USB  - See [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]] for details
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===Navigation Charts===
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====Weather Windows====
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===Navigation===
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==Navigation==
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===Climate and Weather in the Gulf of Aden===
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==Communication==
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General weather conditions?
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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===Passage Details (1)===
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==Possible Departure Points==
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* <font color="red">NOTE: Sep'08</font> Don't use the waypoints below for now!!! Due to the latest reports on Piracy attacks it is NOT safe!!! '''Use "Passage Details (2)" below'''
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{{GreenText|List the possible departure ports. Include their coordinates. It is assumed that corresponding Wiki pages of these ports either exist or will be created.}}
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* <font color="red">NOTE: Oct'08</font> See the new [http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10401 Piracy map] before making your plans to transit the Gulf.
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'''East-West passage'''.
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* {{mark |DD|N.m|N/S|DD|M.m|E/W| type= marina |name= {{magenta|Departure Point1}} | zoom= 14}}
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* '''The 1st waypoint''' is '''Salalah''' on the coast of Oman, 16° 57' North  x  54° 00' East, where diesel can be purchased and where yachts congregate waiting to make up flotillas before proceeding into the Gulf of Aden.
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[[Image:Djibouti-Djibouti.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Djibouti]]
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==Route/Suggested Stopovers==
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* '''Passage:- Salalah to Djibouti'''
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**Leave Salalah  -  16°  57'  North  x 54° 00' East<br>  
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* {{Note}} June'10</font> See the '''ISAF Guidelines for yachts.pdf''' in the "News" block at right.
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* {{Note}} Sep'08</font> Don't use the waypoints below for now!!! Due to the latest reports on Piracy attacks it is NOT safe!!! '''Use "Passage Details (2)" below'''
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***1st waypoint  -  15°  00' North  x  53° 00' East<br>
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* {{Note}} Oct'08</font> See the new [http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10401 Piracy map] before making your plans to transit the Gulf.
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***2nd waypoint  -  12°  30' North  x  49° 00' East<br>
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**178 nms to<br>
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***3rd waypoint  -  12°  00' North  x  46° 00' East<br>
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***4th waypoint  -  11°  45' North  x  45° 00' East<br>
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***5th waypoint  - 11°  40' North  x  43° 09' East<br>
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***6th waypoint  -  11°  37'  North  x  43° 07' East  Djibouti Anchorage.
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'''Total''' 771.5 Nautical Miles.
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The 1st waypoint is '''Salalah''' on the coast of Oman, where diesel can be purchased and where yachts congregate waiting to make up flotillas before proceeding into the Gulf of Aden.
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[[Image:Djibouti-Djibouti.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Djibouti]]
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[[Image:Aden-Yemen.jpg|right|thumb|100px|Aden]]
[[Image:Aden-Yemen.jpg|right|thumb|100px|Aden]]
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(If you don't want to go to Djibouti turn right for Aden, [[Yemen|Yemen]]: {{mark|12|44.76|N|44|58.217|E|name=wp4a|type=waypoint|zoom=6}} before you get to the 4th waypoint.)
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===West-East passage===
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===Passage Details (2)===
===Passage Details (2)===
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'''Sep.'08'''. For now, consider NOT to follow the given wayppoints as given in "Passage (1) above - in the middle of the Gulf of Aden as they lead right through the route the pirates take (they come from Somalia) to the area most affected at this moment! (see the excellent chart of Location of Incidents [http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9746 HERE]) Take a 8 mile of distance off the [[Yemen]] and [[Omani]] coast (as we did) and keep lights only on when needed and if you do, use a white light all around as most fisherboats have (besides the many colourful blinkers of all kind of shape and form). The fishing nets that you may encounter are mostly right close to the coast and should not be much of a problem 6 to 8 NM off. Keep radio contact to a minumum and on LOW power. Sail with two or three other yachts and stay in sight of each other. In case of emergency also call Coast Guard of Yemen and Oman, both quite active in the area.  
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'''Sep.'08'''. For now, consider NOT to follow the given wayppoints as given in "Passage (1) above - in the middle of the Gulf of Aden as they lead right through the route the pirates take (they come from Somalia) to the area most affected at this moment! (see the excellent chart of Location of Incidents [http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9746 HERE]) Take a 8 mile of distance off the [[Yemen]] and [[Oman|Omani]] coast (as we did) and keep lights only on when needed and if you do, use a white light all around as most fisherboats have (besides the many colourful blinkers of all kind of shape and form). The fishing nets that you may encounter are mostly right close to the coast and should not be much of a problem 6 to 8 NM off. Keep radio contact to a minumum and on LOW power. Sail with two or three other yachts and stay in sight of each other. In case of emergency also call Coast Guard of Yemen and Oman, both quite active in the area.  
Furthermore, for now, take the route close to [[Yemen]] and forget [[Djibouti]]. It takes you again closer to Somalia than you want and staying close to the Yemen coast of Bab el Mandeb gives more security. Head up North a while and then straight up to Assab where good anchorages can be found. Be aware - Assab is a 'ghosttown' and not much can be bought here. Cross the shipping lane in a 90 degree angle - Yemen's Coast Guard are picky on this!
Furthermore, for now, take the route close to [[Yemen]] and forget [[Djibouti]]. It takes you again closer to Somalia than you want and staying close to the Yemen coast of Bab el Mandeb gives more security. Head up North a while and then straight up to Assab where good anchorages can be found. Be aware - Assab is a 'ghosttown' and not much can be bought here. Cross the shipping lane in a 90 degree angle - Yemen's Coast Guard are picky on this!
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At the moment of writing this is one of the most dangerous areas to cross. Please take a moment to check the Location of Incidents [http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9746 HERE] showing the attacks during the first four months in 2008 as well as a charted map of all incidents in the period of 2005 - 2007. Remember that most of the incidents in 2008 started from april so suddenly there is a sharp increase in this area. All in all, be careful and prepare well.
At the moment of writing this is one of the most dangerous areas to cross. Please take a moment to check the Location of Incidents [http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9746 HERE] showing the attacks during the first four months in 2008 as well as a charted map of all incidents in the period of 2005 - 2007. Remember that most of the incidents in 2008 started from april so suddenly there is a sharp increase in this area. All in all, be careful and prepare well.
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* [[Salalah]] - [[Oman]]  
* [[Salalah]] - [[Oman]]  
[[Image:Salalah_Flotilla.jpg|thumb|500px|center|It is here that yachts congregate to form flotillas prior to entering the Gulf of Aden.]]
[[Image:Salalah_Flotilla.jpg|thumb|500px|center|It is here that yachts congregate to form flotillas prior to entering the Gulf of Aden.]]
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* [http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9746 Piracy in the Gulf of Aden] - An excellent graphic from the US Navy (2008)
* [http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9746 Piracy in the Gulf of Aden] - An excellent graphic from the US Navy (2008)
* [http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10401 Piracy map - Oct'08]
* [http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10401 Piracy map - Oct'08]
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Small info.png Latest News
Feb. 2011 WARNING - it is highly advised NOT to undertake the passage via the Gulf of Aden due to extreme pirate activity at this time.

Circumnavigators should rather consider the route via the Cape of Good Hope (Cape Town) until the piracy problem in the Gulf of Aden is properly solved.it is highly advised NOT to undertake the passage via the Gulf of Aden due to extreme pirate activity at this time.

IMPORTANT! (2010) There is a large spike in piracy attempts in the Gulf of Aden and transit suggestions are changing almost daily. It is important to monitor the forum discussion thread .

File:ISAFGuidelinesForPreventionOfPiracy 7256 .pdf

Description

The Gulf of Aden is a vital waterway for shipping, especially for Persian Gulf oil, making it an integral waterway in the world economy. Approximately 11 percent of the world's seaborne petroleum passes through the Gulf of Aden on its way to the Suez Canal or to regional refineries. The main ports along the Gulf are Aden (in Yemen), Zeila, Berbera, and Bosaso in Somalia.

In earlier history, the city of Crater, located just east of the modern city of Aden, was an important port in regional trade. Crater was the principal harbor of the pre-Islamic kingdom of Awsan, and after its annexation by the kingdom of Saba at the end of the 5th century, the port of Crater played a significant role in connecting Africa with Arabia.

Warning: The Gulf of Aden is an area known for acts of piracy, making its waters dangerous for cruising yachts - extreme care must be taken in transit.

Also see:

Charts

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Chart Number - Chart Name
Chart Number - Chart Name
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Chart Number - Chart Name

Weather

Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Weather Windows

Give the best time/s of year for this passage and expected weather conditions.

Navigation

Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Possible Departure Points

List the possible departure ports. Include their coordinates. It is assumed that corresponding Wiki pages of these ports either exist or will be created.

  • Departure Point1/wiki/Gulf_of_Aden#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EDeparture_Point1.3C.2Fspan.3EMarina icon Departure Point1 [[Gulf of Aden#Departure Point1|Departure Point1]] DD°N.m′N/S, DD°M.m′E/W
  • Departure Point2/wiki/Gulf_of_Aden#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EDeparture_Point2.3C.2Fspan.3EHarbour icon Departure Point2 [[Gulf of Aden#Departure Point2|Departure Point2]] (Alternate name Departure Point2) °'N, °'E
  • Departure Point2/wiki/Gulf_of_Aden#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EDeparture_Point2.3C.2Fspan.3EAnchorage icon Departure Point2 [[Gulf of Aden#Departure Point2|Departure Point2]] (Alternate name Departure Point2) °'N, °'E
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Route/Suggested Stopovers

Provide a FULL description and recommendations concerning the passage.

  • Note: June'10</font> See the ISAF Guidelines for yachts.pdf in the "News" block at right.
  • Note: Sep'08</font> Don't use the waypoints below for now!!! Due to the latest reports on Piracy attacks it is NOT safe!!! Use "Passage Details (2)" below
  • Note: Oct'08</font> See the new Piracy map before making your plans to transit the Gulf.

East-West passage

The 1st waypoint is Salalah on the coast of Oman, where diesel can be purchased and where yachts congregate waiting to make up flotillas before proceeding into the Gulf of Aden.

Djibouti
Salalah to Djibouti
Leave Salalah wp1/wiki/Gulf_of_Aden#wp1World icon.png wp1 [[Gulf of Aden#wp1|wp1]] 16°57′N, 54°00′E
130 nms to
wp2/wiki/Gulf_of_Aden#wp2World icon.png wp2 [[Gulf of Aden#wp2|wp2]] 15°00′N, 53°00′E
278 nms to
wp3/wiki/Gulf_of_Aden#wp3World icon.png wp3 [[Gulf of Aden#wp3|wp3]] 12°30′N, 49°00′E
178 nms to
wp4/wiki/Gulf_of_Aden#wp4World icon.png wp4 [[Gulf of Aden#wp4|wp4]] 12°00′N, 46°00′E
60nms to
wp5/wiki/Gulf_of_Aden#wp5World icon.png wp5 [[Gulf of Aden#wp5|wp5]] 11°45′N, 45°00′E
118 nms to
wp6/wiki/Gulf_of_Aden#wp6World icon.png wp6 [[Gulf of Aden#wp6|wp6]] 11°40′N, 43°09′E
7.5 nms to
Djibouti Anchorage
wp7/wiki/Gulf_of_Aden#wp7World icon.png wp7 [[Gulf of Aden#wp7|wp7]] 11°37′N, 43°07′E
Total 771.5 Nautical Miles.
Aden

(If you don't want to go to Djibouti turn right for Aden, Yemen: wp4a/wiki/Gulf_of_Aden#wp4aWorld icon.png wp4a [[Gulf of Aden#wp4a|wp4a]] 12°44.76′N, 44°58.217′E before you get to the 4th waypoint.)

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Minimum Lights during passage through a 3000 sq. nautical mile area bounded by the coordinates 13° 05' North <> 13° 55' North x 47° 45' East <> 48°45' East. The centre of this "Box" is at 13° 30' North x 48° 15' East, about 80nms South West of Al Mukalla - bearing from Al Mukalla 220° true.
Best is an all round white at cockpit level. ie. fishing boat lighting. (watch out for big ships, then decklevel Nav. Lights to emulate fishing boat)


West-East passage

(Describe this passage here)

Passage Details (2)

Sep.'08. For now, consider NOT to follow the given wayppoints as given in "Passage (1) above - in the middle of the Gulf of Aden as they lead right through the route the pirates take (they come from Somalia) to the area most affected at this moment! (see the excellent chart of Location of Incidents HERE) Take a 8 mile of distance off the Yemen and Omani coast (as we did) and keep lights only on when needed and if you do, use a white light all around as most fisherboats have (besides the many colourful blinkers of all kind of shape and form). The fishing nets that you may encounter are mostly right close to the coast and should not be much of a problem 6 to 8 NM off. Keep radio contact to a minumum and on LOW power. Sail with two or three other yachts and stay in sight of each other. In case of emergency also call Coast Guard of Yemen and Oman, both quite active in the area.

Furthermore, for now, take the route close to Yemen and forget Djibouti. It takes you again closer to Somalia than you want and staying close to the Yemen coast of Bab el Mandeb gives more security. Head up North a while and then straight up to Assab where good anchorages can be found. Be aware - Assab is a 'ghosttown' and not much can be bought here. Cross the shipping lane in a 90 degree angle - Yemen's Coast Guard are picky on this!

Southbound: (Sept.'08) It is suggested that once you arrive at the entrance to the Gulf of Aden that you proceed directly to the Coalition Forces Base in Djibouti and there provide them with your passage plan etc.

Timing

  • East-West passage.
    • (Best months for this passage?)
  • West-East passage.
    • (Best months for this passage?)

Security

At the moment of writing this is one of the most dangerous areas to cross. Please take a moment to check the Location of Incidents HERE showing the attacks during the first four months in 2008 as well as a charted map of all incidents in the period of 2005 - 2007. Remember that most of the incidents in 2008 started from april so suddenly there is a sharp increase in this area. All in all, be careful and prepare well.

Possible Arrival Points

It is here that yachts congregate to form flotillas prior to entering the Gulf of Aden.

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  • Don't take the waypoints in "Passage (1)" on this page! Use the directions described in "Passage (2)". We stayed close to the coast of Yemen and did fine, see also the chart alsewhere in this section.
    Fishing nets where no problem.
    Coast guard of Yemen called us twice to check who we where.
    Aden was good to stock up and tank Diesel.
    From there some 80 NM to Bab el Mandeb, in between Island and mainland and over to Assab to anchor or head on to Massawa. Recently in Massawa there have been some problems at the anchorage (atempted robbery) but it seems that it is controlled now and you are asked to stay alongside of the cay of the harbour.
    No diesel available or in limited quantities (ask for Mike).
    Water available through the fire department.
    Wonderful place to visit, friendly people and very poor. Bring all your left-overs (clothes, food, toys, whatever to anyone you see in need in town or ask for the church to help you distribute it!! (sv Alondra)

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