BIOT/Chagos have announced that they will not be issuing permits after April 2026. More details at BIOT Formalities.
The regularly updated Indian Ocean Crossing Compendium, c/o SV Soggy Paws, has cruiser's notes on Myanmar, Andaman Islands, Sri Lanka, India (Kochin), Maldives, Seychelles, Mayotte, Chagos, Maritius, Reunion, Madagascar, Christmas, Cocos Keeling and Rodrigues.
Indian Ocean Crossing Compendium
Crossing the Indian Ocean (on passage) Facebook Group
Indian Ocean Crossing Facebook Group (private)
You MUST email sherry@svsoggypaws.com with your boat info and cruising plans to be admitted to this group.
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