Batam - Where's the Port?

[MarkJ]

We are clearing out of Indonesia from the island of Batam.

OK so, like,.... I can find the island.... but which port????????

Does someone know the waypoint for the Customs dock?

I feel like I am about to go sailing in circles around this lump of rock.... I also feel like a bit of a dill for asking.

No hints on where I think it could be..... and if any goose gives me some strange L&L for the local looney farm, well....... I won't forget!


I also understand people have cleared out at Kumai and its nearby airport... that would be even better...

Mark

[anjou]

It doesnt sound like the best place on the planet. As you said, maybe 5 more years before its user friendly

[Ex-Calif]

You clear out of Nongsa Point Marina - Pretty good facility and one of our "weekend" hops from Singapore although I haven't been over yet.

Nongsa Point Marina Batam Resort: Hotel Indonesia,Nongsa Resort

The marina page has customs and immigration information.

Nongsa Point Marina Batam Resort: Contact Us, Phone Number

[Talbot]

From WikiTravel

All Batam ports, namely Harbour Bay (Jodoh), Batam Centre, Nongsapura, Sekupang and Waterfront City (Teluk Senimba) are visa-free and visa-on-arrival ports of entry.

[MarkJ]

Originally Posted by anjou

maybe 5 more years before its user friendly

They just don't "get it"

[GordMay]

According to Noonsite, “entry must first be made at Nongsa Point”.
➥ Noonsite: Nongsa Point Marina

Nongsa Point Marina
Po Box 557, Jodoh Square, Batam Island
Tel: +62 778 761333,
Fax: +62) 778 761330,
VHF Channel 69
Position: 01̊ 12.0' N x 104̊ 05.9 'E

The ZON Ferry terminal is also an International Port of Entry/Exit.
The ZON Johor Bahru
88 Jalan Ibrahim Sultan, Stulang Laut
80300 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Phone: +60 7 221 1677
Position: 01̊ 10' N x 104̊ 00' E

HTH, and good luck

[MarkJ]

Thanks guys

I'm just abdicating my responsabilities and from now on you can navigate us around the world!

The only bit I found about Nongsa Point Marina was that it was destroyed in a storm in 2006....

LOL

Thanks folks


Mark

[jkd]

Originally Posted by MarkJ

They just don't "get it"

Not doing much swimming off the boat there I guess. Yuck! Looks like you can walk ashore on the junk in the water.

John

[Ex-Calif]

It's been rebuilt and is quite nice. Take a good look at the port starboard marks for entry and I suggest you enter during the day. There are big rocks on each side of the entrance.

It isn't anything like that craphole you are at in Bali. Jeez what a dump.

[Pacey16]

Hi Mark, bit off the thread but how did you get on with the debacle of the temporary import tax, would be keen to know as heading that way soon.

[Talbot]

As a resident in Norway, albeit only temporary, as soon as I bring a boat into the country I am charged 25% VAT.

[Wotname]

Originally Posted by Talbot

As a resident in Norway, albeit only temporary, as soon as I bring a boat into the country I am charged 25% VAT.

Sorry MarkJ; thread drift alert.
Perhaps that is why the Viking settled in the UK, it was cheaper than returning home

[Randal Johnson]

Mark
At the end of the Sail Indonesia Rally last year we checked out at Nongsa Point Marina. Actually the marina staff did it for us for a small fee. Our boat's position at the marina dock was 01'11.792N and 104'05.830E. Very nice marina with all facilities. We stayed a week. From there it is only 12 or so miles across the very busy straight to Singapore.

Randal

[MarkJ]

Originally Posted by Pacey16

Hi Mark, bit off the thread but how did you get on with the debacle of the temporary import tax, would be keen to know as heading that way soon.

I'll write a post about it when we are out of the country.

if ya know what I mean.........






Mark