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Forum: Bypassing The Gulf of Aden 04-02-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 29,332
Posted By CruisingSpirit
Addendum

If one carefully looks at the map provided here

https://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1839&d=1341123005

you will notice that there are three further countries located...
Forum: Bypassing The Gulf of Aden 04-02-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 29,332
Posted By CruisingSpirit
Done

Thank you for the excellent suggestion. I’ve taken the liberty of contacting Andy at Pacific Puddle Jump, briefly explained the situation, directed him to this thread and queried whether he could...
Forum: Bypassing The Gulf of Aden 04-01-2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 29,332
Posted By CruisingSpirit
Update

This is an update regarding the overland Dubai to Aqaba option, in order to reach the Mediterranean Sea on a westward passage.

Negotiations with Naber & Co. International Forwarders and Nabresco...
Forum: Bypassing The Gulf of Aden 03-18-2013, 09:06 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 29,332
Posted By CruisingSpirit
Risk Assesment

You have raised some interesting points in # 39.

From what I have garnered from reports regarding attacks on yachts in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea during 2012, the reported number of...
Forum: Bypassing The Gulf of Aden 03-17-2013, 09:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 29,332
Posted By CruisingSpirit
Quote: February 2013 “The Maritime...

Quote: February 2013

“The Maritime Shipping Centre-Horn of Africa (MSCHOA), NATO Shipping Centre, UK Maritime and Trade Organisation (UKMTO) and MARLO are united in their advice that sailing...
Forum: Bypassing The Gulf of Aden 03-17-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 29,332
Posted By CruisingSpirit
Things have been very quiet today, insofar as...

Things have been very quiet today, insofar as none of the quotes I am awaiting have materialized.

I’ve been hanging around the computer all day, although I know that these things take time to...
Forum: Bypassing The Gulf of Aden 03-16-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 29,332
Posted By CruisingSpirit
Sounds good in theory and this would certainly...

Sounds good in theory and this would certainly lower the costs as there would be no overhang.

However, although I’m no structural engineer, I would say that no matter how good the effort, that...
Forum: Bypassing The Gulf of Aden 03-16-2013, 03:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 29,332
Posted By CruisingSpirit
The logistics department of Naber & Co....

The logistics department of Naber & Co. International Forwarders in Jordan have responded to my email query concerning overland transport of S/Y Spirit from Dubai to Aqaba.

Preliminary...
Forum: Bypassing The Gulf of Aden 03-15-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 29,332
Posted By CruisingSpirit
Regarding further developments, today has been a...

Regarding further developments, today has been a quiet day.

With regard to the estimate for sea-transport of Spirit from Phuket to Port Said, Egypt, Blue Bell Shipping informed me that as the...
Forum: Bypassing The Gulf of Aden 03-14-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 29,332
Posted By CruisingSpirit
Short update: Today I received a positive...

Short update:

Today I received a positive response from Blue Bell Shipping concerning an estimate for sea-transport of Spirit from Phuket to Port Said. Sent their offices in Dubai images of...
Forum: Bypassing The Gulf of Aden 03-13-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 29,332
Posted By CruisingSpirit
Update

Here is a quick update concerning the most recent developments:

Having attempted to contact NABRESCO (Odeh Naber & Sons Transport Co.) in Amman, Jordan by e-mail, I received a message this...
Forum: Bypassing The Gulf of Aden 03-12-2013, 10:04 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 29,332
Posted By CruisingSpirit
G'Day Trim50 You're welcome and I'll...

G'Day Trim50

You're welcome and I'll certainly keep the forum posted. I am well aware that I am not the only one in this position. There are any number of yacht owners currently looking for a...
Forum: Bypassing The Gulf of Aden 03-12-2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 29,332
Posted By CruisingSpirit
The Dubai - Aqaba Option

Thank you redbopeep for starting this thread and also to Trim50 for the excellent input of a viable and interesting option, as opposed to sailing through the Gulf Of Aden and the Red Sea, with all...
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