South China Sea

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South China Sea Cruising Guide

An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around the South China Sea

Overview

The South China Sea is that part of the Pacific Ocean from the Singapore and Malacca Straits to the Strait of Taiwan.

Cruising the region

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.

Countries near the South China Sea

Charts

Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.

Weather Information

General weather information.

Sources for weather information:

Regional Radio Nets

References

Books, Guides, etc.

Cruiser's Friends

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

Forum Discussions

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

External Links

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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