 Johor Bahru : Profile
Yachts coming from Sebana and other ports in Malaysia only have to do
harbour clearance here. Yachts from other countries can clear immigration and customs here at the ferry terminal in the Duty Free Zone. It is possible to anchor and then dinghy or walk to the terminal for clearance.
Anchor close to the causeway but on the Malaysian side. There is plenty of
room between the Customs wharf and the causeway and the holding is good.
There is no charge and the boats seem to be safe here with no thefts
reported so far. The dinghy can be tied up at the Customs pontoon and left
for days whilst you go into Singapore etc.
A new marina is due to open here (August 2008) in Puteri Harbour.
Visitors from yachts are advised to wear shirts when walking through the Customs base and to wait while the men are on morning parade and prayers - or at least walk discreetly at the rear of the parade. This is of concern to the Commandant at times. This is a free and secure mooring and it would be a shame if it were to be discontinued because of the annoyance caused by a few.
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