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Both broadband internet and mobile phone services operate in the city.
There are plenty of banks in the city.
There is excellent shopping here and the Chinese market is close to the port.
Connected by rail to Jakata.
Warak Ngendhog Parade is held along Jalan Pemuda Semarang during the Dugderan Carnival, right one day before Ramadan as the culmination of the Annual Dugderan Festival in Semarang(arount mid August).
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What’s so right about Sorong (06 Feb 2018)
Belitung (Tanjung Pandan): Clearance Updates (25 Jan 2018)
Indonesia, Central Kalimantan: A visit to Kumai and Tanjung Puting in March 2016 (30 Nov 2017)
Cruising the Anambas: Know before you go (24 Nov 2017)
Indonesia, Kupang: Cruisers report on clearing-in and out here (22 Nov 2017)
SE Asia to Australia via Selat Muli in West Papua (22 Nov 2017)
Indonesia, Kupang: Refuelling incident (04 Nov 2017)
Anchorages – Phuket, Thailand to Saumlaki, Indonesia (11 Oct 2017)
Indonesia, Borneo, West Kalimantan, Pontianak: Dinghy and outboard theft - August 2017 (15 Aug 2017)
Indonesia, Maumere - Updates from Cruisers (12 Aug 2017)
Indonesia, Sumatra: Clearing in on a Sunday at Sabang (22 Jul 2017)
Indonesia, Raja Ampat & Sorong: Go prepared - some tips (30 Apr 2017)
Indonesia, Tanjungpinang (Bintan Island, Riau Islands): Cruisers report on Clearing Out here (29 Apr 2017)
Clearance and Yacht Information for Bitung (31 Mar 2017)
Notes on a trip from Sorong , West Papua, Indonesia to Subic Bay, Philippines, (20 Feb 2017)
Indonesia, Papua Barat Province, Sorong harbour: Night boarding and theft - January 2017 (09 Jan 2017)
Indonesia, Papua Barat Province, Sorong harbour: Outboard theft - December 2016 (27 Dec 2016)
Indonesia, Papua Barat Province, Sorong Harbour: Boarding & Theft - December 2016 (16 Dec 2016)
Singapore to Penang through the Straits of Malacca (Selat Melaka) (09 Dec 2016)
Indonesia, Riau Islands Province: Cruising the Anambas & Natuna Islands just made easier with new POE (07 Dec 2016)
Indonesia, Bali to Komodo: The Depth of our Plastic Problem (06 Dec 2016)
Southeast Asia Pilot (5th Edition) - A Noonsite Review (29 Nov 2016)
Indonesia: The Amazing Anambas (09 Sep 2016)
Timor Leste: Visiting Pante Macassar (Oe-cusse) (10 Aug 2016)
Indonesia: Notes on Raja Ampat, Cendrawasi Bay and Biak (24 Jul 2016)
Kupang, Timor: Clearing into Indonesia here (15 Jul 2016)
Papua, Sorong: Clearing into Indonesia here (28 Jun 2016)
Papua, Jayapura: Clearing into Indonesia here (23 May 2016)
Sumatra, Sabang, Pulau Weh: An Island not to be missed (17 Apr 2016)
Indonesia Formalities Update (19 Mar 2016)
The Sail Maluku Rally - on again for 2016 (17 Mar 2016)
2015 Sail2Indonesia Rally Report (25 Feb 2016)
Malaysia, Sabah: Attempted boarding by pirates on passage from from Sorong to Kota Kinabalu - November 2015 (25 Nov 2015)
Eastern Indonesia: Cruising West Papua (25 Nov 2015)
Clearance Formalities Worldwide: How Experiences Vary (12 Oct 2015)
Singapore to Sunda Strait, Indonesia in August 2015 (06 Sep 2015)
Indonesia, Sumbawa Island, Potopaddu Bay: Theft of Deck Gear (Fishing Gear) - September 2015 (04 Sep 2015)
Indonesia Visas: How to Obtain a Social Visa in Johor Bahru, Malaysia (13 Jul 2015)
Indonesia Visas: How to Obtain a Social Visa in Dili, East Timor (Timor Leste) (19 Apr 2015)
Western Indonesia, Batam: Clearing out of Indonesia in Sekupang (19 Apr 2015)
Indonesia Officialdom: A positive experience in Ambon (08 Jan 2015)
Bali to Singapore in the transition season November 2014 (03 Dec 2014)
Eastern Indonesian Anchorages (11 Nov 2014)
Bali, Serangan Island: A place that feels like home (10 Nov 2014)
Crossing the Indian Ocean - May 2014 (29 Oct 2014)
Lombok: Medana Bay Marina Review (22 Oct 2014)
Sabah Passage Notes - 2010 to 2014 (31 Aug 2014)
Clearing into Indonesia in Kupang (27 Jul 2014)
Sail Raja Ampat 2014: the little rally to the World’s last paradise (27 Jul 2014)
Indonesia, Batam Island: Temporary Import Permit (PIB) now required to check in at Nongsa Point Marina (29 Jun 2014)
Western Sumatra Anchoring Information (28 May 2014)
Indonesia to increase sea patrols along border with Malaysia (31 Jan 2014)
NW Indonesia Anchorages (15 Jan 2014)
Popular Malaysian Anchorages: Sebana Cove or Danga Bay? (15 Jan 2014)
Indonesia, Kalimantan, Pontianak: Burgled at night while sleeping - November 2013 (20 Nov 2013)
Northern Indonesia Yachting Contacts (13 Oct 2013)
Our first visit to Indonesia with The Sail Maluku Rally (13 Oct 2013)
East Malaysia Anchorages (23 Sep 2013)
Indonesia, Flores: Clearing in at Maumere (09 Aug 2013)
Indonesia, Batam Island: Nongsa Point Marina - Cruisers' Comments (25 Jul 2013)
Jakarta, Batavia Marina - Update (22 Jul 2013)
Clearing out of Indonesia: An unforgettable experience (03 Jul 2013)
Davao, Philippines to Sangihe Island, Indonesia (03 Jul 2013)
Bali to Lombok SW: Transit Advice (02 Jul 2013)
Philippines to Indonesia: Yacht rally 2013 from Davao to Derawan - Update (24 May 2013)
Brunei Cruising Notes 2013 (22 May 2013)
NE Indonesia, Raja Ampat: one of our best experiences on our journey around the world (16 Apr 2013)
West Sumatra: Notes from seven weeks cruising (12 Apr 2013)
Raja Ampat, Misool Eco resort: a slice of heaven (03 Apr 2013)
Indonesia, Sulawesi: Useful Anchorages (25 Feb 2013)
Indonesia "Loop" from Langkawi, Malaysia (11 Jan 2013)
Cruising Indonesia: The Benefits of Securing an Agent in Advance (25 Oct 2012)
Belitung Indonesia - Helpful resource (03 Oct 2012)
Bali: What we wish we had known before arrival (08 Sep 2012)
Indonesia - Useful Cruising Information (08 Sep 2012)
West Sumatra: The Danger of Drift Nets (04 Sep 2012)
Indonesia: The Current Situation for Visiting Yachts (24 Jul 2012)
Six Months Cruising Northern Indonesia (09 Jul 2012)
Malacca Straits - A Fishy Business (23 May 2012)
Darwin (Australia) to Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) - September to December 2010 (29 Mar 2012)
Clearance, Fishing Boats and Fuel (27 Mar 2012)
Sailing back to Australia from SE Asia (29 Feb 2012)
Indonesia & Philippines - Sail Morotai 2012 (08 Feb 2012)
Cruising SE Asia - Security Tips (01 Jan 2012)
Beautiful Belitung (13 Dec 2011)
Cruising Notes for Boats Heading to Kupang (07 Nov 2011)
Cruising Indonesia - General Tips and Hints (27 Oct 2011)
Our Experience on Entering Indonesia (22 Jul 2011)
From Thailand down the west coast of Sumatra to Mauritius (09 May 2011)
Fremantle to Bali Rally sets sail 23 April 2011 (15 Apr 2011)
Male, Maldives to Phuket, Thailand (15 Apr 2011)
Cruising in Indonesia – Do Not Be Deterred (07 Feb 2011)
Clearing In and Out of Indonesia – Our Experience (01 Jan 2011)
Our Indonesia Boat Bond Experience (08 Nov 2010)
Indonesia, Kupang for Visiting Yachts - Some Advice from an Ex-Cruiser Turned Local (20 Oct 2010)
Clearing into Kupang - Our Experience (14 Sep 2010)
Adventurer Raising Money for Oxfam Looking for a Ride from Indonesia to Australia (12 Jul 2010)
The Ruia and Lingga Islands, Northern Indonesia (28 Jun 2010)
The Indonesian ‘Green Book’- The on-Going Story (30 May 2010)
Indonesia: Gilli Islands nr. Lombok - Burglary Sep 2009 (19 Apr 2010)
Information on Getting a CAIT for Indonesia (05 Mar 2009)
Independent Cruising in Indonesia - Another View (05 Mar 2009)
Crusing to Indonesia (05 Mar 2009)
Indonesia, Eastern Moluccas, Tanimbar Islands - Armed Robbery (21 Jan 2009)
Cruising the Moluccas (Spice Islands) in Indonesia (15 Jan 2009)
West Coast of Sumatra (12 Jan 2009)
The alternative route to Indonesia. (Part 2) (21 Nov 2008)
The Spratleys and Indonesian Islands Between Sarawak and Singapore (12 Sep 2008)
PNG, Port Moresby to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (01 Sep 2008)
Cruising Indonesia (24 Aug 2008)
Cruise Philippines, Manila to Kupang, Indonesia (22 Aug 2008)
Indonesia to Australia (22 Aug 2008)
Indian Ocean - East to West - Top Tips (10 Jul 2008)
Singapore to NE Australia (10 Jul 2008)
Philippines to Sydney (10 Jul 2008)
Cruising Guide – Singapore to Darwin via Borneo and the Molucca Islands of Indonesia (23 Jun 2008)
Seychelles east to Malaysia/Indonesia (29 May 2008)
Bali to Langkawi (22 May 2008)
Thailand to Brisbane, Australia (22 May 2008)
Malaysia, Kota Kinabalu to Cairns, Australia (22 May 2008)
Papua New Guinea to Thailand (22 May 2008)
Papua New Guinea, Madang to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (22 May 2008)
Bali to Thailand, via west coast of Sumatra (15 May 2008)
Australia to Philippines (15 May 2008)
Hong Kong to Bundaberg, Australia (14 May 2008)
Tanzania, Zanzibar to NW Australia - Season & Route (14 May 2008)
Report On Australia to Philippines Via Palau & PNG (17 Jan 2008)
Unpleasant Encounter In Indonesia May 2007 (20 Nov 2007)
Indonesian CAIT NOT Available From East Timor (11 Oct 2007)
Efforts Continue Against New Indonesian Duty (09 Oct 2007)
Indonesian Authorities Tougher On Yachts (17 Apr 2007)
New Cruising Guide - Tanimbar Islands Indonesia (09 Feb 2007)
Avoid Anambas Islands (04 Oct 2006)
Cruising Report Darwin to Bali to Singapore to Langkawi (24 Jan 2006)
Security In Ambon & Elsewhere (10 Jan 2006)
Lasting Tsunami Effect On Chart Datum (17 Mar 2005)
Radio and Internet Resources For Malaysia & Neighbours (17 Mar 2005)
Easy Formalities In Kupang, Timor (27 Sep 2004)
Indonesian Visa Requirements Tightened (01 Mar 2004)
Storm Warning in Malacca Strait (19 Aug 2002)
Philippine Forces Hunt Terrorists at Sea (02 Aug 2017)
Indonesia: Cruiser's experience with AIS requirement (30 Jun 2017)
Sea Kidnappings Rise Despite Plummeting Global Piracy (06 Feb 2017)
Southeast Asia Pilot - 25 years in print (16 Nov 2016)
Indonesia, Sabang Marine Festival 2016: Starts in 3 weeks! (04 Apr 2016)
Indonesia: NEW CIQP Procedures now in place for visiting yachts - well almost . . . (21 Mar 2016)
Indonesia announces relaxed formalities for foreign pleasure yachts – is it for real? (18 Nov 2015)
Indonesia: Crew kidnapped after yacht was hijacked in Strait of Lombok - or were they? (06 Nov 2015)
Maritime crime incidents across Southeast Asia at highest level in years (29 Oct 2015)
Indonesia, West Kalimantan, Penebangan: Cruising couple lose their yacht but find kindness from local villagers (13 Jan 2015)
Thailand: AIS transponders mandatory on all foreign craft in Phuket waters, effective October 1 (13 Nov 2014)
Indonesia: Government plans to ease yacht permits for marine tourism boost (12 Nov 2014)
Tsunami test across Indian Ocean beginning 9 September (07 Sep 2014)
World-Wide Piracy: Indonesia Heads the Piracy Stakes (27 Apr 2014)
Indonesia: Great opportunity to visit the Raja Ampat islands in West Papua this September (10 Apr 2014)
Indian Ocean Crossing 2014/15 to South Africa (14 Jan 2014)
Indian Ocean: Two vessels attacked in four days indicates resurgence of Somali piracy (17 Oct 2013)
New Guinea, West Papua: Warning about Protest Flotilla (22 Aug 2013)
Indonesia, Flores: Volcanic Eruption on Palue (09 Aug 2013)
Sail 2 Indonesia: New Rally by the Island Cruising Association for 2014 (09 Jul 2013)
Great New Service for noonsite users: Get notified of cruising news, reports and country updates as they are posted (23 May 2013)
Is the Indian Ocean safe for yachts? (07 May 2013)
SE Asia Cruisers Radio Net Now Closed (22 Feb 2013)
New - AIS Requirement for Yachts Entering Singapore (02 Apr 2012)
Piracy attacks in East and West Africa dominate IMB’s world report (25 Jan 2012)
An Alternative to the Risks of ‘Pirate Alley' - Updated (23 Feb 2011)
Indonesia: Quake wave "carried men 200m inland" (28 Oct 2010)
Increased Piracy Activity in S. China Sea (22 Jun 2010)
New Yacht Rallies for SE Asia (16 Apr 2010)
Indonesian Import Duty for Visiting Yachts (29 Dec 2008)
Update Mobile Maritime Net SE Asia (27 Aug 2008)
Latest News On Mobile Maritime Net SE Asia (04 Aug 2008)
Phuket Customs Keen To Stress No Fine For Time Delay (20 Jan 2006)
Brunei Bay Radio Services (23 Feb 2005)
South East Asian Maritime Net frequency modification (13 Jul 2004)
Weather Websites for SE Asia (01 Feb 2003)
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