Banaba
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Banaba Island (also Ocean Island), an island in the Pacific Ocean, is a solitary raised coral island west of the Gilbert Island chain and 300 km east of Nauru. It is part of the Republic of Kiribati. It has an area of 6.5 km², and the highest point on the island is also the highest point in Kiribati, at 81 m (266 ft) high. Along with Nauru and Makatea, it is one of the important elevated phosphate islands of the Pacific.
Charts
See Kiribati.
Weather
See Kiribati.
Passages
See Kiribati.
Communication
See Kiribati.
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Entrance
Banaba has a port of entry for Kiribati. For details see Entrance: Kiribati.
Berthing
Ports
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Banaba Anchorage
Tankers moor here. Anchor in about 25 m depth to the west of the tanker moorings.
Go ashore with the dinghy for entrance formalities.Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | Possible with jerry cans |
Electricity | N/A (Not Available) |
Toilets | N/A |
Showers | N/A |
Laundry | ? |
Garbage | Take ashore |
Supplies | |
Fuel | ? |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | None |
Services | |
Repairs | N/A |
Internet | ? |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | N/A |
Provisioning
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Store name1 [[Banaba#Store name1|Store name1]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Store name2 [[Banaba#Store name2|Store name2]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Eating out
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- Location1
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Name [[Banaba#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
- Location2
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Name [[Banaba#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Transportation
See Kiribati.
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the island.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
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
- Banaba at the Wikipedia
References
See Kiribati.
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