Singapore : Profile

Facts

Singapore is an island-state lying at the southern end of the Malay peninsula and linked to the mainland by a long causeway.
Duty-free shopping is no longer the attraction it was, as prices for electronics are both higher than elsewhere and often not covered by an international warranty.
For sailors arriving in Singapore after a lengthy cruise, often in undeveloped areas, this clean, well organised city has its attractions and is a convenient stop for provisioning and essential services.
There are repair facilities in Singapore which are concentrated in three main areas: at Raffles Marina, Changi and Keppel Marina. It is not the easiest place in which to coordinated complete or complex overhauls.

The climate is hot and humid all year round with heavy rainfall especially November to January. Singapore is not affected by tropical storms and the only violent winds are the sumatras, which are strong, short-lived squalls that occur between April and November. Throughout the year the winds are light and there are frequent calms.

Brunei Bay Radio operates a regular voice broadcast sked of METAREA and local coastal forecasts for SE Asia waters, the NW Pacific and eastern Indian Ocean. For details of Brunei Bay Radio broadcast skeds and frequencies, see http://www.bruneibay.net/bbradio/bbrschfvoice.htm and http://www.bruneibay.net/bbradio/bbrscweathMSIbcasts.html

Main Ports

Keppel Bay * , Port of Singapore *

*Indicates a port of entry.

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