Majuro (MHMAJ)

The atoll consists of more than 50 coral islands lying on a reef enclosing a large lagoon. Most of the islands are approx 1.5m in height, except for the W end of Majuro Island extending 14nm along the SW side of the atoll, which is approx 5m in height. Dalap, Uliga and Djarrit Islands, are joined by a causeway lying on the E end of the atoll, the principal settlement and most of the facilities are centred on these 3 islands. Majuro commercial dock, in the SE corner of the Atoll, is equipped to handle container, general cargo and liquid cargo.

Tropical.

Majuro is located to the E of the Marshall Islands, towards the southern end of the Ratak Chain.

LOA 274m, draught 10.2m, 60,000DWT.

Anchorage may be obtained in the E half of the lagoon where the bottom is mainly soft rock. The W half of the lagoon is studded with coral heads and anchorage can only be obtained with local knowledge. Djarrit anchorage, situated in the NE corner of the lagoon is sheltered from NE winds, with depths from 27-47m, sand and coral or soft rock.

Calalin channel: The main entrance to the lagoon is entered between Eroj Island and Calalin Island, 2.5nm E, width approx 2nm. A shoal area with a least depth of 0.9m and of considerable extent lies in the middle of the entrance and divides the entrance into W and E channels. The W channel, lying along the reef extending SE from Eroj Island, has a width of approx 0.2nm, swept to a depth of 14.9m. The E channel, swept to a depth of 8.8m is only suitable for small vessels. The fairway is considerably reduced in width by shoals, local knowledge is therefore required.

BA 761. Admiralty Pilot NP61, NP286(4).

Uliga Island Pier: Berthing port side alongside is recommended owing to shoals extending beyond the line of the pier.

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels arriving for the first time for new Masters, for vessels over 3,000GT and for oil tankers. The pilot boards near the entrance to the Calalin Channel. During a heavy swell outside the reef and pilot cannot board, the Master will be talked through the W channel and pilot will board in the lagoon.

..... Characteristics Lat Long Eroj Island Majuro Channel Fl W 6s 07°09.7'N 171°09.9'E No 1 Fl G 2 5s 07°09.7'N 171°10.5'E No 2 Fl R 2 5s 07°09.6'N 171°10.6'E No 3 Fl G 4s 07°09.2'N 171°10.8'E No 4 Fl R 4s 07°09.3'N 171°11.0'E No 5 Fl G 2 5s 07°08.6'N 171°11.0'E No 6 Fl R 2 5s 07°08.8'N 171°11.3'E No 8 Fl R 4s 07°08.1'N 171°14.9'E No 11 Fl G 2 5s 07°06.4'N 171°17.5'E

Entry, pilotage, berthing and unberthing during daylight hours only. When a tanker is berthed, no other vessel is permitted in its immediate vicinity.

Tidal streams in the Catalin Channel turn at HW and LW and are in going on the rising tide and out going on the falling tide at a rate of approx 1kts. The tidal stream and prevailing NE wind frequently cause a strong SW going set across the W passage of the Catalin Channel. Range 1.8m (springs), 1.2m (neaps).

Salvage tugs are available.

MAJURO ATOLL 7°09.95'N 171°10.40'E UNCTAD LOCODE: MH MAJ ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Radio: Vessels should make contact via "Majuro Port Radio" as follows: ..... Hours Frequency (kHz) 2105-2330 5513 0105-0430 12353 HF contact is also available throughout 24 hours via coastal station, V7A Y65. Frequencies 2182, 2724 and 5205kHz monitored. Communication can also be arranged through local shipping agencies on request. VHF: Port Control: Ch 16.

All vessels entering Majuro, port of entry for Marshall Islands, must contact Customs and Immigration Authorities.

..... 1. Clearance from Last Port 2. Vessel Particulars 3. Crew Manifest 4. Declaration List 5. Inward Cargo Manifest 6. Passenger Manifest 7. Master's Declaration of Dangerous Goods 8. Bill of Health 9. Ship's Stores List

All communications to the port of Majuro should be directed to the Marshall Islands Port Authority, (MIPA), for the attention of the Port Manager, Fax: +692 625 4269. Vessel's ETA should be sent as follows: First notice, 48 hours prior to arrival; pre arrival confirmation (re berthing), 24 hours before arrival and the final notice 12 hours prior to arrival.

The Marshall Islands Port Authority should be contacted regarding regulations and general notices.