Tag Archives: Singapore

VOR Boats Find Malacca Strait Littered with Debris

Posted on February 1, 2012 by sarah

The beauty of the Malacca Strait is marred by the amount of debris that sailors encounter, sometimes all too closely. A constant stream of debris, including a piece of trash the size of a small car has shocked the Volvo … Continue reading →

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New Procedures and AIS Requirements in Singapore

Posted on January 25, 2012 by sarah

Singapore has changed its Notification of Arrival as of January 1, and it is now necessary to notify the Port Master at least 12 hours prior to arrival in Singapore. Cruiser Paul Rice has forwarded along the new procedures via … Continue reading →

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Dockwise Offering Additional Transit from SE Asia to Med

Posted on March 8, 2011 by sarah

According to noonsite.com, Dockwise Yacht Transportation has added additional sailings between Singapore and Phuket and the Mediterranean, one in each direction. The additional transports are a direct result of cruisers’ concerns in light of the recent piracy incidents.

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