Explore: Malakal Harbour (Koror)
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General Info
Malakal harbour lies on the western side of Koror island, which itself lies off the southern end of the main island of Palau.
Do not rely on GPS for entry into Palau.
There are definite discrepancies between GPS derived positions and most charts of Palau, including both paper and electronic charts.
The GPS position at the centre of the entrance to the East Passage is 07° 16.84′ N x 134° 28.01′ E. Watch out for the reef extending seaward from both sides of the channel. Do not cut the corners!
The GPS position at the center of the entrance to the West Passage is 07° 32.48′ N x 134° 27.77′ E. This should locate you in line with the range markers.
It is strongly advised that you arrive in daylight and in time to arrive at the commercial dock before 4.30pm.
Position 07° 16.84′ N, 134° 28.01′ E (east pass)
Clearance
See Palau Clearance for the details.
Important pre-arrival information – March 2020: Due to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency there are new Health requirements for Palau. See Biosecurity for more details.
The RBYC website has all the necessary information and advice for visiting yachtsmen.
Last updated November 2014.
Related Businesses
Eurasia Pacific Incorporation
Address: Koror, Palau, 96940
JNC Shipping Solutions
Address: Libuu street, Koror, Palau, 96940
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Palau Sea & Air Transportation Agency
Address: Koror, Palau, 96940
Palau Shipping Agency
Address: 6000 Palslhip Bldg, Koror, Palau, 96940
Western Pacific Shipping
Address: Koror, Palau, 96940
Docking
Visiting yachts are invited to come around to the Royal Belau Yacht Club anchorage AFTER they have completed Vessel Entry Clearance. The Club can assist with finding a suitable anchorage or available mooring. A useful aerial photograph of this anchorage with marked hazards and anchoring zones can be seen here [BROKEN LINK].
In the main harbour yachts should not anchor to the north of the northern port wall as there is a giant clam population there. There is a spot about 30 feet deep near the N/NE corner of the port wall (south of two old anchored tugs) which has good holding (it is around 50-70 feet deep elsewhere). Sometimes it is possible to tie up to the port wall if there is room, contact Port Control on VHF Ch 16 first.
There are moorings available in front of Sam’s Tours.
Showers, trash disposal, bar and restaurant, and fuel are also all available here. at the yacht club.
Last updated June 2015.
Yacht Clubs
Sam’s Tours and Royal Belau Yacht Club are located on the WEST SIDE of Malakal Harbor, west of Malakal Island in a small cove that offers good shelter and holding ground for cruising yacht anchorage. Although no channel is shown on charts of the cove, there is a small channel marked with flashing red and green markers. The center of the channel (GPS 07° 20.25′ N x 134° 27.02′ E) carries a minimum low tide depth of 12 feet.
The Royal Belau Yacht Club has a busy social programme and welcomes visiting sailors. Its members are the best source if help is needed.
Related Businesses
The Royal Belau Yacht Club
Address: Box 7076, Koror, Palau, 96940
RBYC warmly welcomes all cruising yachts and visiting pleasure craft and is happy to assist with Vessel Entry Clearance and other arrangements.
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