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South China Sea outlook

by Noonsite 7 May 21:14 UTC
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In Indonesia, renewing the B211A 60-day visa became much simpler at the start of April.

Extension paperwork can now be submitted online by your agent and all payment is done electronically. This is quicker and much more efficient than doing it in person, but does mean an agent's fee. See Indonesia Immigration for more details.

After eight months in Subic Bay, Philippines, MV Destiny have posted useful feedback re. the port's facilities and services for yachts.

This article has been provided by the courtesy of noonsite.com.

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