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==South China Sea Cruising Guide==
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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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===Overview===
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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]].
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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.
 
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===Cruising the region===
===Cruising the region===
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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]].
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The area is believed to hold large reserves of oil and natural gas beneath the seabed.
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==Disputes and Dangers==
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.
* 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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Territorial_disputes_in_the_South_China_Sea territorial disputes in the South China Sea] on wikipedia.
* 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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Territorial_disputes_in_the_South_China_Sea 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.
* 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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==Countries near the South China Sea==
 
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* [[China]]
 
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* [[Malaysia]]
 
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==Charts==
==Charts==
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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]].
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It may also be possible to obtain charts of the South China Sea from the USA or Admiralty.  See [[Charts]].
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==Weather Information==
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==Weather==
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General weather information.
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''See [[South_East_Asia#South_East_Asia_Weather_Information|South East Asia]]''
===Sources for weather information:===
===Sources for weather information:===
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''See [[South_East_Asia#Sources_for_weather_information|South East Asia]]''
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See also [[Weather]]
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==Passages==
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==Regional Radio Nets==
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==Communication==
* ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
* ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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==References==
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==Navigation==
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Books, Guides, etc.
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==Countries & Islands==
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:[[Image:Taiwan_Icon.png|border]] [[Taiwan]]
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===Gulf of Thailand===
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==Cruiser's Friends==
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==Friends==
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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==Forum Discussions==
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==Forums==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements).
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'').
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==External Links==
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==Links==
* [http://scsenc.eahc.asia South China Sea Electronic Navigational Charts] - Free of Charge from East Asia Hydrographic Commission with regular updates sent by email.
* [http://scsenc.eahc.asia South China Sea Electronic Navigational Charts] - Free of Charge from East Asia Hydrographic Commission with regular updates sent by email.
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_China_Sea South China Sea] on wikipedia
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_China_Sea South China Sea] on wikipedia
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_of_Thailand Gulf of Thailand] on wikipedia
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Territorial_disputes_in_the_South_China_Sea Territorial disputes in the South China Sea] on wikipedia
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Latest revision as of 12:22, 15 August 2018

World ▶ South China Sea

Contents

Map

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.

Communication

Navigation

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

Countries & Islands

Brunei Icon.png Brunei
China Icon.png China
Hong Kong Icon.png Hong Kong -> See also China
Malaysia Icon.png Malaysia
Philippines Icon.png Philippines
Taiwan Icon.png Taiwan
Vietnam Icon.png Vietnam

Gulf of Thailand

See also Gulf of Thailand Cruising Guide.

Cambodia Icon.png Cambodia
Malaysia Icon.png Malaysia
Singapore Icon.png Singapore
Thailand Icon.png Thailand
Vietnam Icon.png Vietnam

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's 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.

Comments

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