Yandina (SBXYA)

Good sheltered anchorage can be found in Renard Sound for vessels up to 152m in length.

Tropical.

Yandina is situated in the Russell Islands.

Approx 10,600t of cargo and 5 vessels handled annually.

Anchorage for vessels up to 150m in length is afforded off the main wharf but swinging room is very restricted.

N and E approaches to Yandina: Approaching Yandina from N, the passage generally used and recommended is entered between Lanalau Light (08°58'S 159° 14'E) and Koemurun Island (1.75nm SE) and then S, passing (positions relative to Lanalau Light): E of Level Point (2.75nm SSW), the N extremity of Mbanika Island, then; W of Kukuiaon Point (4.5nm S), the N extremity of Ufaon Island on which there is a plantation, a 4m patch lies close N of this point. Then to Yandina in Kokolaonohol Sound. Approaching Yandina from E, the following passages between the offshore islands have frequently been used by vessels and are regarded as safe: SE approach: Between Laumauan Island (09°08'S 159°22'E), the most SE of Russell Islands and Lologhan Island (0.75nm N) and then WNW, passing (positions relative to Laumuan Island); NNE of Ko Island (3.5nm WNW), then; NNE of Moe Island (4.5nm WNW), then; SSW of Fonagho Island (5nm NW), then; NNE of Lamon Island (6.5nm WNW), and; SSW of Nanaun Island (6.5nm NW), then; SSW of Raun Island (8nm NW) to Yandina. E approach: Close N of Rumalan Island (09°04'S 159°18'E), and then WSW, passing (positions relative to Rumalan Island): NNW of Kulkulo Island (0.5nm WSW) and; SSE of Sililoma Reef (1.25nm NW), then; NW of Nanaun Island (1.25nm, WSW), then; SE of Faila Island (2.5nm WNW) on the W side of which there is a plantation and a jetty, then; SE of Ufaon Island (3nm W), then; S of Raun Island (3nm WSW), to Yandina. NE approach: Between Kaukau Island (09°02'S 159°17'E) and a 4.6m patch (0.5nm S) and then W, passing (positions relative to Kaukau Island): N of Faila Island (1.5nm SW) and; S of a reef extending SW form Koemurun Island (1nm NNW), then; N and W of Karumolun Island (2nm W), to Yandina.

BA 1714, 3996. Admiralty Pilot NP60.

1025.

Available.

Range 1.2m.

Prevailing winds: Variable.

YANDINA, RUSSELL ISLANDS 9°04.56'S 159°13.30'E UNCTAD LOCODE: SB XYA ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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