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==Jordan Cruising Guide==
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====Overview====
 
The kingdom of Jordan on the east bank of the River Jordan is a prosperous and modern muslim nation with a population of approximately 6.4 million. The previous monarch, King Hussein (1935-1999), was known to be a Ham Radio officionado, surprising his contacts on many occasions.
The kingdom of Jordan on the east bank of the River Jordan is a prosperous and modern muslim nation with a population of approximately 6.4 million. The previous monarch, King Hussein (1935-1999), was known to be a Ham Radio officionado, surprising his contacts on many occasions.
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Jordan's only port is in the [[Gulf of Aqaba]], which is shared with [[Israel]], [[Egypt]], and [[Saudi Arabia]].
Jordan's only port is in the [[Gulf of Aqaba]], which is shared with [[Israel]], [[Egypt]], and [[Saudi Arabia]].
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{{poi | lat= 29.529 | lon= 34.9978333333
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{{poi | lat= 29.529 | lon= 34.9978333333
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| text= The Marina is capable of accommodating up to 160 boats of up to 25 Meters L.O.A and draught of 2.9 Meters. Yachts are moored to concrete piers, electrical power, telephone, and fresh water supplies are available, the following facilities are also available:
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Floodlight, Car Park, Diesel & Petrol Pumps station, Slipway up to max. 8.5 meter boats, Travel Lift, Dry berthing and storage of boats up to 10 meters.
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: {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|962|3|2012900}}; Fax: {{fax|962|3|2012914}}; Mobile: {{fmobax|962|7|95538686}}; VHF channels 16 & 67
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: Address: PO Box 500 , Aqaba , Jordan
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| text= Tala Bay Marina lies within the 27km coastline of Jordan, 14km south of the city of Aqaba, within the 7km of Aqaba Marine Park. Berths for 80 – 85 boats/ yachts and 1 up to 50 m, draf 3.5 m. 200 yachts/boats, complete with a harbor master building, fueling, maintenance, water and electricity supply, wireless internet, grey water pump-out and many other vessel services, as well as international entry and departure formalities.
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: {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|962|7|89444900}}; Fax: {{fax|962|6|200 0092}}; VHF channels 16, 88, and 77
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Jordan
30°54.074'N, 038°26.615'E Chart icon.png
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Capital Amman
Language Arabic, English, French
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Time zone EET (UTC+2) , DST: EEST (UTC+3)
Calling code +962

The kingdom of Jordan on the east bank of the River Jordan is a prosperous and modern muslim nation with a population of approximately 6.4 million. The previous monarch, King Hussein (1935-1999), was known to be a Ham Radio officionado, surprising his contacts on many occasions.

Jordan's only port is in the Gulf of Aqaba, which is shared with Israel, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.

Charts

BA
4704 - Red Sea
4300 - Mediterranea and Black Sea

Weather

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

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets


Navigation

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

Entrance

Arrival

Details?

Departure

Details?

Customs and Immigration

Customs

Details?

Immigration

Details?

Fees and Charges

Restrictions

Health

Submit any health warnings/information.

Security

Details?

Berthing

Ports

Aqaba

Aqaba/wiki/Jordan#Aqaba
Harbour icon Aqaba [[Jordan#Aqaba|Aqaba]] 29°31.740'N, 034°59.870'E
Port of Entry

This is the only port of Jordan.

VHF channels 6 or 12

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

The Royal Jordan Yacht Club

The Royal Jordan Yacht Club/wiki/Jordan#The_Royal_Jordan_Yacht_Club
Marina icon The Royal Jordan Yacht Club [[Jordan#The Royal Jordan Yacht Club|The Royal Jordan Yacht Club]] 29°31.740'N, 034°59.870'E
Port of Entry

The Marina is capable of accommodating up to 160 boats of up to 25 Meters L.O.A and draught of 2.9 Meters. Yachts are moored to concrete piers, electrical power, telephone, and fresh water supplies are available, the following facilities are also available:

Floodlight, Car Park, Diesel & Petrol Pumps station, Slipway up to max. 8.5 meter boats, Travel Lift, Dry berthing and storage of boats up to 10 meters.

[email protected]; Tel: +962 (3) 2012900; Fax: +962 (3) 2012914; Mobile: Template:Fmobax; VHF channels 16 & 67
Address: PO Box 500 , Aqaba , Jordan
Hours: 24/7

Tala Bay Marina

Tala Bay Marina/wiki/Jordan#Tala_Bay_Marina
Marina icon Tala Bay Marina [[Jordan#Tala Bay Marina|Tala Bay Marina]] 29°24.550'N, 034°58.560'E
Port of Entry

Tala Bay Marina lies within the 27km coastline of Jordan, 14km south of the city of Aqaba, within the 7km of Aqaba Marine Park. Berths for 80 – 85 boats/ yachts and 1 up to 50 m, draf 3.5 m. 200 yachts/boats, complete with a harbor master building, fueling, maintenance, water and electricity supply, wireless internet, grey water pump-out and many other vessel services, as well as international entry and departure formalities.

[email protected]; Tel: +962 (7) 89444900; Fax: +962 (6) 200 0092; VHF channels 16, 88, and 77
Address: South Beach, Aqaba 77110, Jordan

Anchorages

There are moorings near the port and it also possible to anchor off.

Transportation

Jordan has three commercial airports, all receiving and dispatching international flights.

Cruisers' Friends

Contact details of "Cruisers' Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:

{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire|9780852889718}}, expands to
Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot Imray, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718
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