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Seal Superyachts Asia - Singapore |
Introduction
Singapore is separated from the rest of the Malayan Peninsula to
the north, east and west by the Johor Strait. To the south is the Strait of Singapore, which links the
South China Sea to the east and the Strait of Malacca and the Indian Ocean to the west.
Lying almost on the equator, Singapore is a thriving city-state that has overcome its dearth of natural
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Some of it's attractions are:
Raffles Hotel - a Singaporean institution which has become a byword for
oriental luxury.
Chinatown - Singapore's cultural heart where calligraphers and fortune
tellers are still a part of everyday life. |
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Arab Street - the Muslim centre
of Singapore and a traditional textile district.
Little India - full of interesting little shops selling obscure items.
The Zhujiao Centre is the main market.
Orchard Road - where high-class hotels, shopping centres, nightspots,
restaurants, and bars dominate.
Jurong Town - west of the city centre, Jurong Town is home to the Haw Par
Villa (a Chinese mythological theme park), the beautifully landscaped Jurong Bird Park, Chinese &
Japanese Gardens and the Singapore Science Centre. |
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Sentosa Island - the
city-state's most visited attraction including museums, aquariums, beaches (with imported sand), sporting
facilities, walks, rides, food centres and a marina. |
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Weather
Singapore is an equatorial country with relatively uniform
temperature, abundant rainfall and high humidity. The average daily temperature is 27° C. December
and January are generally the coolest months.
Singapore lies in the path of two monsoons that cause rainfall all year round. Most rainfall occurs
during the northeast monsoon from November to March. During the southwest monsoon season from June to
September, much of the rain falls in short, intense showers that alternate with sunshine. |
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Charts
Up to date charts are essential as the government has an intensive
land reclamation program - the island is growing.
Tides
Moderate - 3 m range on springs. |
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Cruising Guide |
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The Cruising Guide to Southeast Asia Volume One by Stephen
Davies & Elaine Morgan covers the South China Sea including the Singapore, Gulf of Thailand, East
Malaysia (northern Borneo), Hong Kong and Macau, the Philippines, and Brunei.
Text provides sailing directions supported by detailed charts and harbour plans and anchorages. It also
provides important background information on the countries, culture, politics, navigation, and
equipment.
The Cruising Guide to Southeast Asia can be found in bookshops or can be purchased on-line from companies
such as Armchair Sailor Seabooks and Bluewater Charts & Books. |
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Courtesy Flag
A Singapore courtesy flag should be displayed whenever entering
Singapore waters.
The Singapore Flag is halved horizontally - the red half is symbolic of universal brotherhood and equality
of man and the white half signifies pervading and everlasting purity and virtue. The crescent represents a
young country on the ascent in its ideals of establishing democracy, peace, prosperity, justice and
equality as indicated by the five stars. |
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Security
With the high standard of living, continued prosperity and increased
civic consciousness, Singapore is a relatively crime-free society by international standards. Singapore's
safe-haven image was further boosted in February 2001 with police reporting a 15 percent drop in reported
crime in 2000.
Arrival
Most yachts cruising through South East Asia approach Singapore from
the east (The Phillipines) or the south (Indonesia).
Regulations
An original of the ships papers are required. |
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Facilities |
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Singapore has all the facilities a
Superyacht could possibly
require, including at least two marinas: Raffles Marina and the Republic of
Singapore Yacht Club.
For Superyachts requiring repair or a re-fit
Singapore's Penguin Boat International Ltd has haul-out facilities for
Superyachts and is a convenient
place to stop off on the way to or from Phuket.
There are many marine suppliers on the island, and therefore sourcing of parts and marine items is always
very convenient. |
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Agency Services |
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Seal Superyachts Asia in Singapore |
Seal Superyachts Asia (Singapore) |
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+65 6869 1813 / 6897 7263 |
10 Tuas West Drive |
Fax: |
+65 6869 1814 |
Raffles Marina |
Mobile: |
+65 9179 8754 |
Singapore 638404 |
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Contact: Scott Walker |
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