Explore: Weno, Chuuk Lagoon
General Info
- Truk Lagoon, Weno, Chuuk photo courtesy of Ashley Thorington-Shippey
Chuuk Atoll, in the Caroline Islands, encompasses 15 large islands, 192 islands, and 80 islets and has one of the largest lagoons in the world. It encloses an area of 822 square miles. The outer barrier reef is punctuated by three main passes (N, NE & S) and its sand spits are dotted with coconut palms. The islands in the central lagoon are high and are rich in bird and plant life.
In the lagoon, there are more than 60 Japanese WW2 ships, encrusted with coral, and lying at various depths. The whole area is a national monument and divers must obtain a permit.
Position: 07º 26.64’N, 151º 50.35’E (anchorage)
Clearance
See the FSM Formalities page for full details on clearing into and out of the Federated States of Micronesia.
See Fees for details of clearance and port charges here.
The main island of Weno (formerly Moen) is the capital and commercial center The airport is here. The government offices are on the NW side of Weno island near the airport.
Chuuk Port control does not have a radio and you will not get a response on channel 16.
On entry, proceed to the harbor wall and then phone the relevant departments (repeatedly). The office at the wharf has a telephone that can be used for landlines only.
- Port: Office 330-2592 Mobile 932-5510
- Agriculture: Mobile 930-1136
- Customs: Office 330-4482 Mobile 931-8811
- Immigration: Office 330-2335
Last updated: December 2016
Docking
Anchorage only.
The only mooring here is a private one.
There is a large commercial dock where yachts may be able to tie up to, however, it’s not yacht-friendly and anchoring may be more suitable.
See Related User Comments section about recent visits to Chuuk and fees charged for water and rubbish disposal.
Last updated: April 2015
