Dili - Docking
Dili harbor is sheltered behind two reefs. The entrance is well marked and lit, though night entry is not recommended due to reefs and unmarked wrecks inside the harbor. The bay is very well protected from south easterlies but slightly exposed to the north westerlies during the monsoon season (November – late March).
The yacht anchorage is on the port side of the main wharf, located at approximately S8° 33.10’ and E125° 34.5’. Take particular note of the small reef in the center of the yacht anchorage area. Beware of a poorly marked drying patch and unmarked wrecks in the harbor. The holding is good in the soft mud once the anchor is dug in. The inadequate ground tackle and long floating lines of some local boats can also cause a hazard in bad weather.
Dili Bay Moorings
About 20-25 permanent moorings are located in Dili Bay for use by visiting yachts at times when they are not being used by Darwin Dili Rally yachts (some fees may apply). These moorings were installed in 2012 and are inspected and refurbished annually. Sail Timor-Leste makes no warranty as to their fitness for purpose and yachts which use the moorings do so at their own risk.
Dili Beach Security
The anchorage is located directly in front of the Maritime Police Offices, which oversees security. Dinghies should be beached as close as possible to Maritime Police Offices.
Local guides are very helpful and can be trusted to look after the boat if leaving to explore ashore for a few days. Jim, who runs a charter business here, can advise.
Although Dilli is the best harbour, Atauro Island and Com are also very attractive.
Last updated: December 2018
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Posted on behalf of Sonrisa
The comment about crime in the area does not seem applicable, my wife and I did a lot of walking around at both day and night and met nothing but wonderful people. Took large laps in several of the local Microlets, and up to the market, again just more friendly people.
We always parked the dingy in the Maritime Police area and that just kept the kids from playing in the dingy rather than any worry about it. Definitely check out the Resistance Museum, very educational for $1 entrance fee and will give you a lot of info about the people around you. Checking in, the harbour master was in a temporary office further down than where Immigration was.
Also, checking OUT you visit Quarantine, we paid $77 for about two weeks in a 40′ boat, not sure how the fee was calculated, but seemed legit and got a receipt that the Harbor Master needed to give me the clearance papers.
Visit Occuse, it is as nice as described in the “related reports” section. If you need help getting you Indonesian Visas you can meet Kim at Dili Central Backpackers and for a fee, she was able to get the sponsor letter and full visas turned around in about 4 days.
Posted on behalf of Rebecca Childress
RMS Engineering and Construction
They made an emergency shoe for our skeg while there at a cost of about $250 US. They also can polish FUEL with a very new and modern machine. Nice Australian chaps. To get there, go PAST Timor Plaza, go over the bridge.
On right-hand side 2 small streets past bridge, get off and look up and see sign RMS at the head of the road. Its a good mile+ down this road. Bear right when the road seems to dead end at a school (or whatever it is).
Follow road to T, take a left at Butcher factory, take a right at the next intersection. Go down 1/4 mile. On the right-hand side, you will see RMS, right past Timor Cafe Company. Ask for the “WORKSHOP”. The guys at the front gate will give you a pass and go find Warren for you. Long walk back out unless you can thumb a ride.