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World Cruising Handbook - Corrections November 2002 to May 2003
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Last modified on 2003-07-18 15:05:49
World Cruising Handbook 3rd edition Updates and corrections November 2002 to May 2003 Individual country entries on Noonsite should also be consulted as much information included in reports received from local correspondents is too detailed to be included here. All countries and subjects are listed in the order they occur in the book. Egypt page 47 add to Profile: In recent years the Red Sea coast has seen a rapid growth in tourist resorts and developments including several new marinas such as the Abu Tig Marina and Port Ghalib Marina, both part of large resorts. Greece page 59 Local Time replace with GMT + 2, summer time GMT + 3 page 61 New text for Fees: All Non-Greek Boats (over 7 metres): There is a charge of 5.80 euros per metre, payable at the first Port of Entry. This is called a "Circulation fee". If planning to stay in Greek waters 12 months or more, the same fee will buy you a permit called "Private Pleasure Yacht Permission for Stay and Maritime Traffic Document". It is valid for 3 years and is a single-sheet A4 document. In 2002 an additional flat charge of 15 euros was introduced for actually issuing these permits. This is called the Port Police charge. The penalty charge for re-entering Greece within 30 days has been withdrawn, although the "Circulation Fee" will still be due. At present there is no further news on what action the EU Court is planning regarding the refusal by the Greek Government to abandon this illegal tax. All Boats The third charge is 30 euros for a DEKPA - Private Pleasure Maritime Traffic Document. This is a 6-page A3 booklet, which must be presented to, and stamped by, the port authority on entry to, as well as exit from, each port visited. It is valid until all 50 boxes are stamped. This charge is applied to all yachts including Greek-flagged ones. Non-EU Boats For non-EU registered boats after 90 days, there is a charge of 14.67 euro per metre and they must obtain a formal "Transit Log". This charge is levied at the end of each 90 day period, and it appears that if the yacht leaves Greece before the end of 90 days the charge will not be made. Other charges are sometimes applied:- All public harbours now charge a mooring or anchoring fee based on the tonnage and length of the boat which in general amounts to 6 euros for 11m. Boats from EU countries pay lower fees than those from non-EU countries, while Greek flagged boats pay even less. There is a basic fee charged at every port for completing the paperwork. A lower fee is charged for anchoring. In most ports these fees are charged even if stopping for provisions only, or even to buy fuel. Re-launching fee of 7.34 euro. A fee is charged by customs for each fuel delivery. Spain page 84, Ports of entry, Atlantic Coast, San Sebastián 30º48´W should be 3º48´W. Turkey page 91 incorrect local time replace with: GMT + 2. Summer time GMT + 3 Finland page 114 Publications correct link "With Pleasure Boat to Finland" http://www.fma.fi/e/leisure/boating/ Finnish Maritime Administration. Azores page 142-3 Port of Entry: delete Santa Cruz (Flores) All mentions of Guarda Fiscal replaced by Guarda Nacional Republicana. page 144 Facilities new sentence: Yachting facilities are concentrated in the 4 main ports: Horta, Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo and Praia da Vitória. add to Facilities Lajes: A fuel dock is planned. add at end of para: Yachts are being redirected to Lajes for clearance and discouraged from entering Santa Cruz, partially because of unsafe conditions. Lajes is the port of entry, authorities are being concentrated there and facilities are suposed to get better. At present, however, facilities of interest to sailors are mainly at Santa Cruz. Ireland page 167 Diplomatic Missions, change Australia: +353-1-664 5300 Canada: (01) 417 4100 Saint Helena page 199 delete There are a limited number of orange mooring buoys available for yachts off West Rocks. Clearance for departure at weekends can be given by customs and immigration on the Friday before departure. ADD and immigration to this sentence. Customs: delete : A declaration of bonded stores is required to be handed to customs on arrival. Add to Health: All visitors must carry health insurance that covers the cost of evacuation (up to £30,000) in the event of serious injury. It can be purchased locally for £5 per person per day. Lacking evidence of such, you will only be permitted to stay for 48 hours. page 199 add to Facilities delete : The situation for visiting yachts has greatly improved since a number of mooring buoys were laid by the Royal Cape Yacht Club. ADD: While mooring buoys may be present during the Governor's Cup (Cape Town to St. Helena race) they are reported to not be present at other times and visiting yachts should plan to anchor in 16 to 20 meters. The entire area in The Anchorage with a depth less than 16m is occupied by the local fishing and lighter fleet that are moored with floating lines that interconnect the boats and various buoys. Any vessel that draws more than several cm or that cannot safely pass over floating lines needs to stay well outside the area. If you arrive during daylight, the ferry will normally come out to help direct you to the shallower spots with good holding off the landing steps. (page 200) Most stores charge a fee of 6-8% for the use of credit cards. At Thorp's Grocery Store it is possible to get some cash back when purchasing goods by credit card. Foreign currency (South African Rand, U.S. dollars, and euros) can be changed for local currency at the Cash Shop. Bahamas page 219 Ports of Entry: delete Cape Eleuthera Canada Ports of Entry page 290 add Victoria (Vancouver Island) delete first reference to Nanaimo Panama page 315 Yacht Clubs As of January 2003, The Panama Canal Authority ordered the end of partial transits to Pedro Miguel Boat Club. page 316 Further Reading add: The Panama Cruising Guide, Eric Bauhaus. USA page 322 Immigration add US State Department Visa Services: "http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html": Colombia page 339 Procedure on Arrival Cartagena: Entrances to the bay are through the large ship channel, the Boca Chica strait or the northwest entrance, Boca Grande (Escollera). Boca Grande is more favoured by yachts coming from the north and east. The Colombian Navy has re-installed the lighted posts to mark the small vessel channel at the Bocagrande entrance. Guaranteed "official" depth is about 8 feet, greater depth might be possible if there is limited swell and conditions are not otherwise unfavorable. GREEN (Fl G 3.0 sec), 10º23'28.25"N, 75º34'14.94"W. RED (Fl R 3.0 sec), 10º23'26.24"N, 75º34'15.75"W. Venezuela page 354 Profile add However, the current political situation is affecting visiting yachts with reported shortages of food and fuel. One should check the latest situation before visiting. Northern Marianas page 375 change final sentence of Country Profile to Smiling Cove Marina, located north of the American Memorial Park in Garapan, is reported to be filled with local boats not available to yachts in transit in case of a typhoon. One should check in advance before depending on it for safe harbour. Australia Ports of Entry page 385 South Australia: Port Giles, Port Stanvac, Port Bonython, Ardrossan (not Androssan) : deleted from Noonsite as all commercial ports unsuitable for yachts. Papua New Guinea page 418 add to facilities (Rabaul) Fuel is available from either Shell or Mobil. Both companies have their own dock with deep water(>4.5m) access. Mobil bring the fuel by truck, Shell have a pump on the dock. The Mobil dock has good water as well. The Mobil fuel is reported to be of very good quality. From the Mobil dock one can walk up to the office and make all the arrangements. Samoa page 422 Facilities Construction work has been underway for some time in the harbour and to date (2002) has not been completed. Although the new breakwater will provide better protection it is doubtful that any docking arrangements will be available for visiting yachts. The port captain will allow yachts to tie to the ships dock to take on fuel and water, when a ship is not on the dock or expected. There are showers on the dock where the port captain's office is located. To take on fuel, a few yachts need to get together and arrange a day with the port captain. A list of boats and quantity needed must be put in writing and customs permission obtained. The fuel price was very good, approx US$0.90c (2002). Tahiti Nui page 430 Immigration – new paragraphs: EU citizens can enter French Polynesia without a visa for a period of 3 months. If one wishes to stay longer, one must write to the High Commissioner's office in Papeete (Direction de la Reglementation et du Controle de la Legalite - DRCL, BP115, Papeete, Tahiti, Tel. (+689) 54 27 13) at least 1 month before the end of the 3 month period, and apply for a "Carte de Sejour" resident card (up to 10 years). Only a special committee can deny an application and has to notify the applicant of the reason his demand was denied. Non-EU citizens arriving without a visa will be granted a 1-3 month stay (depending on nationality). If the initial visa was valid less than 3 months, one can apply for extensions up to a total of 3 months. This extension can be given by the PAF (Police de l’Air et des Frontieres) or the Gendarmes. Note: the High Commissioner's Office in Papeete (DRCL) has nothing to do with stays of less than 3 months. Alternatively, one can obtain a 3-month tourist visa (not extendable) in advance from a French consulate outside of Polynesia. Formalities are much simplified if the visa is obtained in advance. For non-EU citizens wishing to stay longer, they can contact a French consulate and follow the procedure to obtain a "Carte de Sejour" (temporary resident card) to stay more than 3 months in French Polynesia. Reasons will have to be provided as to why you wish to stay longer, as well as having to give an idea of what you plan to do during your stay, submit proofs of financial independence, etc. The consulate will transmit your demand to the High Commissioner in Papeete. The procedure is lengthy but legitimate requests are often granted. Tonga page 435 Clearance Vavau: amended paragraph On entering the harbour, one should go alongside the main wharf on the port side. Customs and Port Captain's offices are situated by this wharf. Customs may wish to board the boat. Boats are cleared between 0830 and 1600 Monday to Friday, 0830-1100 Saturday (overtime is charged on Saturday). If arriving after hours or at weekends, boats are allowed to stay at anchor, flying the Q flag and not having any contact until clearance is completed. One must also visit the Immigration office near the police station for outward clearance. China page 451 Facilities add to Xiamen The travelift slip at Hansheng Yachts, Xiamen is no longer accessible to yachts due to a new bridge with only 5 meters clearance. The factory is relocating to a new waterfront site, but this will not happen until 2004 or 2005. Emergency repairs are still available; the yard telephone is 86-(0)592-208-6473 (omit the zero if calling outside China), zhangbin@hanshengyacht.com Eritrea page 492 Procedure On Arrival – amended text: Massawa: Boats may be boarded on arrival and formalities completed on board. If conditions are not favourable, you can anchor and complete formalities ashore. Port authority and immigration are in the same building in the port security area and must be visited both on arrival and departure. There are no customs formalities on arrival. A shore pass will be issued for stays of up to 48 hours, beyond which a visa must be obtained. After formalities are completed, yachts must anchor in the area indicated, near two mooring buoys. Shore passes must be shown on leaving the port by the designated gate. add to Immigration , in which case shore passes will be issued. Fees: Visa fees of $25-40 (previously $30) Facilities page 493 add: There are two supermarkets and alcohol is available. Maldives Clearance page 501 add Uligamu as port of entry Uligamu: Reports (2003) suggest that it is now an official port of entry with customs, immigration, security and health officials based here and boarding yachts for necessary formalities. Oman page 502 Profile delete Tourism is not encouraged and virtually all the foreigners allowed into the country come on business. and replace with Oman now recognises the benefits to be derived from tourism and many new tourist facilities have been developed in the past 2-3 years, mostly around the Muscat area and in the country's interior. Yachts are also more welcome now and can stop for a few days at Port Salalah, near the town of Salalah; also at Mina Qaboos (Muscat), where a small marina has opened. Reunion Island page 540 Facilities add The best market in Reunion is at Saint Paul, on Friday (from 6 am to 7 pm) and Saturday morning from 6 to 1 pm. It has more choice than in Saint-Denis and is also reported to be cheaper. Sri Lanka Fees page 512 Galle Agent Fee now US$200 and US$175 for subsequent months. Changes to Galle Clearance & Docking Yemen Procedure on Arrival Aden page 518-9 add: All crew must supply passport style photographs together with a photocopy of passport. There are no facilities available for photocopying nor photographs so ensure you have them with you. Immigration page 519 add at the end of 1st para: Upon your return to the port - which must be no later than midnight - you must hand in the shore pass and collect your passport. A fine of ten dollars is levied on latecomers. This control enables the authorities to maintain an awareness of the whereabouts of foreigners. |
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