Aden : Profile

Clearance

Aden Port Control should be contacted on VHF channel 13 or 16 when close to the buoyed channel. The yacht anchorage is west of the customs wharf. Beware of the big mooring buoys in the approach channel and also rocks and submerged cables in the anchorage area.

Formalities are carried out ashore. The dinghy can be left at the ferry dock, where a customs officer will meet the captain and accompany him to the office. Immigration will be visited next, where passports are held until departure and every crew member is issued a shore pass. The last stop is at the Harbour Master's office.

A passport photo is required for the seaman's pass which allows a 7 day stay for no charge. This can be extended, again with no charge.

Docking

Take care when anchoring as the holding is not always very good.

Aden Harbour
Anchorage off the tourist jetty (steps at the end to leave dinghy). Night entry not easy as unlit buoys and dolphins encumber the way to the anchorage.

Customs and Immigration
At east end of Harbour. Shore pass (for Aden only) is issued by Immigration and they retain passports. Visa is required for visits to Sanaa or Taizz. Police permit is required to travel by land out of Aden.

Yacht Clubs

There is a Sailors Club near the anchorage which has showers and can be used by visitors on yachts.

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