
This essential sailing guide covers the Philippines, northwest Borneo, and South China Sea. Delivers critical navigation details for safe port entries and coastal voyages.
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Your Essential Guide to Safe Navigation in the South China Sea
When every nautical mile counts, this comprehensive sailing direction provides the precise intelligence needed to navigate one of the world’s most complex maritime regions. Covering over 1,500 nautical miles of critical waterways—from the oil-rich coasts of Borneo to the strategic shipping lanes of the Philippines—this volume delivers the verified data that merchant marine professionals rely on for safe and efficient operations.
Engineered for Professional Maritime Operations
Designed specifically for commercial shipping, this guide combines hydrographic precision with practical operational insights. The 12th edition (2016) incorporates the latest survey data, port updates, and hazard reports, ensuring your crew has access to the most current information available. With coverage spanning latitudes 1.23°N to 20°N and longitudes 104.57°E to 121.17°E, it provides unmatched detail for route planning, risk assessment, and compliance with international maritime regulations.
Built to Perform in Real-World Conditions
This hardcover volume is engineered to withstand the demanding environment of commercial shipping. The durable binding and high-quality paper resist humidity and frequent handling, ensuring the guide remains a reliable reference throughout long voyages. Weighing just 1.9 kg, it offers the perfect balance between comprehensive content and practical portability, making it ideal for use on the bridge or in the chartroom.
Trusted by Industry Leaders for Over a Century
For generations, maritime professionals have depended on this publication for its accuracy, reliability, and adherence to international standards. The English-language format ensures seamless communication across multinational crews, while the detailed information on navigational aids, tidal patterns, and local regulations helps shipping companies reduce risks, optimize routes, and maintain compliance with SOLAS and other maritime conventions.
This 12th edition (2016) sailing direction provides comprehensive coverage of the South China Sea, including the northwest coast of Borneo and the Philippine islands from Cape Buliluyan to Cape Bojeador. The hardcover volume weighs 1.9 kg and features durable binding designed for frequent use in maritime environments. With detailed navigational data spanning latitudes 1.23°N to 20°N and longitudes 104.57°E to 121.17°E, it serves as a critical resource for professional seafarers.
For over two centuries, this hydrographic office has set the global standard for maritime navigation publications. Their sailing directions are developed using the most advanced survey techniques and are trusted by commercial shipping fleets, naval operations, and maritime authorities worldwide. Each publication undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure accuracy and reliability in even the most challenging navigational environments.
It covers the northwest coast of Borneo, the Philippine islands from Cape Buliluyan to Palawan up to Cape Bojeador in Luzon, and islands and hazards in the southern and eastern parts of the South China Sea.
Yes, it provides detailed information specifically designed for port entry and coastal navigation.
The paperback edition weighs 1.9 kg.
This is the 12th edition, published in 2016.
Yes, the publication includes precise latitude and longitude coordinates for the coverage area.
No, this edition is only available in English.
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