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==MALAYSIA CRUISING GUIDE==
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An online cruising guide for sailing around Malaysia.
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Apart from the Highlands of the Malay Peninsula the climate of the the rest of Malaysia is tropical - where the Intertropical Convergence System and the N.E. & S.W. Monsoons controls the weather. It Rains heavily from June to November and sometimes in between.
Apart from the Highlands of the Malay Peninsula the climate of the the rest of Malaysia is tropical - where the Intertropical Convergence System and the N.E. & S.W. Monsoons controls the weather. It Rains heavily from June to November and sometimes in between.
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Weather Forecasts are produced by the [http://www.met.gov.my/home_e.html Malaysian Meteorological Service]
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* [http://www.met.gov.my/home_e.html Malaysian Meteorological Service] - navigate to the Marine section to find forecasts for the next 7 days.
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* [http://intranet.mssinet.gov.sg/marine/ SGNEA Forecasts] - The Singapore Government's National Environment Agency provides routine weather forecasts and storm warnings for shipping in the region. As a member of the World Meteorological Organisation, MSD participates actively in its Marine Meteorology Programme to enhance safety at sea and fufill our regional responsibility with WMO and the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS, 1989 and 1974) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). National Environment Agency's Meteorological Service Division, produces one of the very best websites for marine weather forecasts covering the majority of South East Asia.<br/>A favourite is the Hourly Wx Satellite Picture. • Animate MTSAT Asean Satellite Images • Full Globe • ASEAN. The ASEAN image is particularly good showing gradations of cloud cover - cruisers using this image can decide whether to do the laundry , close the hatches or go shopping.<br/>The Regional Weather Synoptic Chart is another that is very useful for determining the day's winds in terms of strength and direction.
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In addition the Weather Forecasts from above, the Singapore Government's National Environment Agency provides routine weather forecasts and storm warnings for shipping in the region. As a member of the World Meteorological Organisation, MSD participates actively in its Marine Meteorology Programme to enhance safety at sea and fufill our regional responsibility with WMO and the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS, 1989 and 1974) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
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National Environment Agency's Meteorological Service Division, produces one of the very best websites for marine weather forecasts covering the majority of South East Asia.
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See :- http://intranet.mssinet.gov.sg/marine/ to navigate for the best WX site for the waters surrounding Singapore.
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===Navigational Issues===
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[http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/myw.htm| '''THE LIGHT HOUSES OF WEST MALAYSIA''']
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* [http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/myw.htm The Lighthouses of West Malaysia]
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===Local Radio Nets===
===Local Radio Nets===
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Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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===Immigration & Customs===
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===Immigration===
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Submit details about customs and immigration procedures here.
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Submit details about immigration procedures here.
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Deails
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===Cruiser's Friends===
===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".
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===References & Publications===
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Books, Guides, etc.
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===Personal Notes===
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Personal experiences
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Revision as of 15:14, 26 August 2008

Contents

MALAYSIA CRUISING GUIDE

An online cruising guide for sailing around Malaysia.

Malaysia
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File:Malaysiaflag.gif
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Capital: Kuala Lumpur
Language: Malay
Currency: Ringgit
Map courtesy of www.theodora.com/maps used with permission

Background

The History of Malaysia is best observed in Wikipedia's article in History of Malaysia

Climate & Weather

Apart from the Highlands of the Malay Peninsula the climate of the the rest of Malaysia is tropical - where the Intertropical Convergence System and the N.E. & S.W. Monsoons controls the weather. It Rains heavily from June to November and sometimes in between.

Sources for weather forecasts:

  • Malaysian Meteorological Service - navigate to the Marine section to find forecasts for the next 7 days.
  • SGNEA Forecasts - The Singapore Government's National Environment Agency provides routine weather forecasts and storm warnings for shipping in the region. As a member of the World Meteorological Organisation, MSD participates actively in its Marine Meteorology Programme to enhance safety at sea and fufill our regional responsibility with WMO and the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS, 1989 and 1974) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). National Environment Agency's Meteorological Service Division, produces one of the very best websites for marine weather forecasts covering the majority of South East Asia.
    A favourite is the Hourly Wx Satellite Picture. • Animate MTSAT Asean Satellite Images • Full Globe • ASEAN. The ASEAN image is particularly good showing gradations of cloud cover - cruisers using this image can decide whether to do the laundry , close the hatches or go shopping.
    The Regional Weather Synoptic Chart is another that is very useful for determining the day's winds in terms of strength and direction.

Charts

British Admiralty Charts for:

Andaman Sea - and the Straits of Malacca
830 Andaman sea
841 Plans in the Nicobar islands
843 Approaches to Bass harbour
3485 Approaches to Pelabuhan Langkawi
3943 Ko Tarutao to Pulau Pinang
3947 Malacca Strait - Melaka to Singapore Strait
4043 Malaysia and Singapore, Kuala Johor and Sungai Johor
4038 Malaysia and Singapore, Johor Strait, western part
5502 Mariner's Routeing Guide- Malacca & Singapore Strait

In addition the following charts are specific to cruising Langkawi and its islands, also sailing North to Thailand :-

  • Malaysian Chart 5622 and the
  • Thai Chart 350

Navigational Issues

Local Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Immigration

Submit details about immigration procedures here.

Customs

Deails

Health & Security

Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here.

Cruising Destinations

Popular Cruising Circuits from Malaysia

Malaysian Peninsula
Langkawi >>> Phuket - Thailand
Langkawi >>> Andaman Islands via Phuket - Thailand
Langkawi >>> Singapore via Danga Bay - Malaysia
Langkawi >>> Kota Kinabalu - Sabah - Malaysia
Langkawi >>> Bail - Indonesia
Langkawi >>> Cochin - India via Uligamu Maldives
Langkawi >>> Chagos - BIOT via Gan Maldives
Langkawi >>> Darwin - Australia via Bali - Indonesia
Sabah Malaysia (Northern Borneo)
Kota Kinabalu>>>Puerto Galera - Philippines via Palawan
Kota Kinabalu>>>Hong Kong - via Palawan - Philippines
Kota Kinabalu>>>Palau - via Palawan & Surigau Straits - Philippines
Kota Kinabalu>>>Darwin - Australia via Suluwesi >>> Bali - Indonesia

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.

Cruiser Log Forum Discussions

Links to discussions on the Cruiser Log Forum

External Links

Personal Notes

Personal experiences


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