Yandina

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 1.2m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

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.

Anchorages

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

Charts and publications

BA 1714, 3996. Admiralty Pilot NP60.

Communications

Honiara Radio, 500, 2182 and 6213kHz.

VHF: Ch 16.

ISPS

ISPS Compliance: The ISPS Code is not in force in the Solomon Islands.

The US Coast Guard has reported (13 September 2004) that vessels arriving at US ports from the Solomon Islands, after visits to ports in Africa and the former Soviet Union, will be subject to increased attention and are more likely to be boarded and inspected due to their country's failure to report compliance with the ISPS Code.

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Description: Solomon Islands consist of a double chain of 6 large islands and many smaller ones extending over 900nm of ocean in a SE/NW direction, lying between Lat 06°30'S and 13°00'S and 156°00'E and Long 162°30'E. Santa Cruz Islands and Duff Islands, lying between 09°40'S, and 12°45'S and Long 165°40'E and Long 167°15'E, are part of the Solomon Islands.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Medical

In Honiara.

Transport

Nearest airport: Landing strip is located 2km from the wharf.

Airport facilities: Services to Honiara.

Working hours

By arrangement.

Where it is

Yandina is situated in the Russell Islands.

The port

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

Traffic

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

What are the pilot arrangements at Yandina?

Available.

What time zone is Yandina in?

Local time at Yandina is UTC+11. No summer time.

What is the water density at Yandina?

1025.

Which load line zone is Yandina in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Yandina?

The UN/LOCODE of Yandina is SBXYA.

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