 Majuro : Profile
Majuro is the capital of the Marshall Islands and is spread over the three adjacent islands of Darita, Uliga and Delap, locally known as DUD. Half the population of the Islands live here.
Note: In late 2010/early 2011 there were a number of cases of theft and vandalism to boats at anchor here. However, security measures were put in place and as of October 2011 there have been no further incidents.
Last updated October 2011.
Arriving yachts should call Majuro Port Control on Channel 16 on approaching or arrival in the lagoon and request clearance. If there's no answer from the Port Captain's office, cruisers should attempt to contact Customs and Immigration either themselves or through the yacht club.
Customs and Immigration officials (usually one of each) prefer to clear you in on your vessel, but will occasionally simply do the paperwork ashore. If your dinghy is extremely small, or difficult to put in the water on short notice, with approval another yachtie may assist you to the Shoreline.
There are no charges when checking in and one does not have to visit the harbour master on arrival, although one must do so on checking out and pay a US$10 fee.
If officials do not visit the yacht, or do not arrive at the appointed time, the captain only may go ashore to clear customs and immigration. Take your crew list and relevant papers to the Customs office at the Capital Building (taxi from the main road cost between 50 cents and $1 per person). They will direct you to immigration.
It is advisable to arrive in Majuro during business hours Monday to Friday. If you arrive out of hours, and officials clear you in, you will be charged a $100 overtime fee by Immigration officials (there is currently no overtime fee for Customs officials).
After clearing customs and immigration, one must visit the Port Director's office near the head of the pier in Uliga.
When clearing out, the offices have to be visited in reverse order, first the Port Director, then Immigration and Customs.
Last updated November 2011.
Central Pacific Maritime Agency
P.O. Box 1, Majuro, RMI, MH 96960
Tel:(692) 625 3250/47744, Fax:(692) 625-3505/3783
cenpac@rreinc.com
Private Yacht Agents.
Customs
1st Floor, Government Building
Tel:692 625-8606
Immigration
5th Floor, 5 story green building near MIR
Tel:692 625-8633
Port Authority
Delap Dock, (commercial dock on S side of the harbour)
Tel:962 625 6170/6179
There are a number of moorings available most of the year in both mooring fields in Majuro. There are two mooring areas; RRE (north field) and Matt Holly (south field). It is advisable to dive down and inspect your mooring.
A new floating Dinghy dock is in place and will soon be in service on the
RRE Shoreline waterfront area, which is immediately at the shore in the north mooring field. This along with garbage disposal will be included at no additional charge for all RRE moorings. All others will be welcome to use the facilities for a small additional monthly fee with decreasing rates for longer stays.
Anchoring is possible next to the south mooring field in plenty of space, however in the past yachts have been known to drag as the sand is quite shallow on rock.
Note that during SW and W winds, more rubbish appears in the anchorage than normal and sometimes oil spills from ships anchored in the lagoon.
Last updated August 2011.
Matt Holly
South Field Moorings
Tel:692 455 5567
RRE
Tel:(692) 625-3250, Fax:(692) 625-3505
temak@rreinc.com
Moorings (north mooring field). New Dinghy Dock (2011) on the shore facing the north mooring field. This along with garbage disposal is included in all RRE moorings costs. All others are welcome to use the facilities for a small monthly fee, decreasing for longer stays.
Mieco Beach Yacht Club
http://www.sailingmarshallislands.com/, karenyachtseal@gmail.com
This club was formed in 2004 to provide an entertainment centre for visiting yachts and to attract more yachts to the wonderful waters of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Cary and Karen on SV Seal can help with many things, including shipping in spare parts. The Mieco Beach Yacht Club runs a net each morning at 0745 called the
Yokwe Net (Yokwe means hello). It's on 6.236 with a different controller each day. Their website has a very useful "yachties yellow pages" for the Islands.
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