Southeast Asia Pilot by Bill O’Leary & Andy Dowden

Incorporating the Andaman Sea, Gulf of Thailand, Malacca Straits, Darwin to Singapore, the Philippines and Hong Kong

Southeast Asia Pilot by Bill O’Leary & Andy Dowden

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MACPHERSON STRAIT

MacPherson Strait is easily navigable, even by a deep draft vessel. The ends of the strait, Wandoor in the west and Chiryatapu in the east, are connected to Port Blair by road.

CHIRYATAPU
17 miles from Port Blair

Anchor in 10-12 metres on a mud bottom with excellent holding. This anchorage is very well protected. Chiryatapu is an ideal stop over when heading to or from Port Blair.

JOLLY BUOY
9 miles from Chiryatapu

Anchor in 20 metres well clear of the coral reef near to the 2 large steel moorings. There is great snorkelling on the outer side of the reef to the west of Jolly Buoy. You are not permitted to go ashore at Jolly Buoy.

TARMUGLI
17 miles from Chiryatapu

Anchor in 12-15 metres on a sand bottom off the edge of the coral reef. This is a picturesque anchorage with great sunset views. You are not permitted to go ashore on this island.

Manta Ray (bottom of photo) swimming off Little Andaman - Paul Johnson
MacPherson Strait - Paul Johnson
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While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this book is accurate, the charts of anchorages are based on personal experience and satellite imagery and are intended as a guide only. They should not be used for navigation. Please refer to Official Hydrographic Charts of the respective countries.

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