Tonga, Neiafu, Vava’u: FAD and navigational channel marker locations
If on passage to Tonga, be aware that Vava’u has 3 FADS (Fish Aggregating Devices). These are in the middle of nowhere, non-reflective and are a long string of buoy floats. Beware especially at night. These are very expensive and privately funded.
Published 10 years ago, updated 6 years ago
Northern FAD
18° 33.910’S 174° 03.900’W – Swing 500m
Middle FAD – Replacement location due to the sinking of the last one
18° 35.650’S 174° 08.650’W – Swing 500m
Southern FAD
18° 41.50’S 174° 12.100’W – Swing 400m
Fonua zass markers – shallow reef pass to the eastern side, dangerous in bad light
Western Buoy
18° 43.776’S 173° 58.944’W
Eastern Buoy
18° 43.787’S 173° 58 732W
Harbour markers – start of 5 knot no wake zone for inner harbour
Harbour markers – Inner port
18° 39′ 34″S 174° 00’50″W
Harbour markers – Outer starboard
18° 39.111’S 173° 59.870’W
Harbour markers – Inner starboard
18° 39.099’S 173° 59.535’W
Our thanks to Greg Just for this information, creator of the online Tonga cruising guide.
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