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Marina expansion will improve yachting


W


ith some 13,677 islands, the Indonesian archipelago is the


largest island group in the world. The main islands are Java, Sumatra, Papua (formerly known as Irian Jaya - the western part of Papua New Guinea) and Kalimantan (formerly Borneo). Most private yachts cruise the islands from East to West stopping off to savour different experiences and there are a number of charter companies offering expeditions on fully-crewed yachts. Craft passing through without stopping can avoid formalities by using the International Archipelagic Sea Lane through Indonesian waters. This allows non-stop ‘innocent’ passage though the archipelago within 20 nautical miles of an arbitrary centre line and not within 12 nautical miles of any Indonesian coastline. However, Indonesia is keen


to attract superyachts and the government has already made entry and departure easier by waiving clearance approval for the territory. President Joko Widodo has also announced the expansion of marina facilities at ten different ports in a move to improve access to the islands. There are already a number


of well-developed marinas that have established an international reputation. Batavia Marina in Jakarta has


two large floating pontoons to accommodate four boats up to 37 metres, eight Mediterranean- style moorings for boats up to 20 metres and 34 berths for boats up to a maximum length of 15 metres. Numerous pedestals provide electricity and water supplies. The standard pedestals have power outlets of 16 amp single-phase and larger pedestals have outlets of 32 amp three-phase, as well as 62 amp three-phase connections.


Activity at the stern-to facility of Big Boat Quay in Benoa, Bali, as yachts are reprovisioned. The Big Boat Quay in Benoa,


Bali, has recently been improved and become more attractive to superyachts visiting this stern-to facility. Also located in Benoa Port is Bali Marina, a small facility that is, nevertheless, big on hospitality. It provides metered water and electricity, fuel is available and there is a shop. The latest development in Indonesia is Marina del Ray at Gili Gede on Lombok Island, which is said to be one of the only deep, natural, year-round, privately-


owned marinas in Asia capable of safely harbouring 500 yachts. Stage one is due for completion in July, this year, and will have sufficient room to berth 45 cruising yachts and 20- 50 metre superyachts. Each berth will have three-phase power and water. Facilities include showers, toilets, fuel service, a chandlery, resort shop and a state-of-the-art office monitoring VHF and AIS. There will also be a Yacht Club with the capacity to accommodate 300 people.


Medana Bay Marina on Lombok


has both floating pontoons and 12 mooring buoys in water ranging from 5-18 metres in depth, as well as anchorage for another 20 vessels in deep water. Toilets and showers are available 24/7. Nongsa Point Marina & Resort is designed with a Mediterranean touch and built around a natural cove at Nongsa on Batam Island. It is a truly unique waterfront destination in peaceful, tropical surroundings, with high class hotel rooms and two or three-bedroom chalets for guests.


Boats berthed at floating pontoons in Medana Bay Marina on Lombok.


MARINA INDUSTRY SOUTH-EAST ASIA & PACIFIC • MAY 2018


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