The Dorukandu, as the channel through this opening is known, lies on the W side between the barrier reef and the shoal water extending nearly 0.8 mile W from the reef on which Fehenfuri lies. The channel is about 183m wide, with aleast depth of 18.3m. Depths in the opening E of the Dorukandu are shoal and irregular; a 4.3m patch lies near the edgeof the Dorukandu, about 0.3 mile E of Mafuri.
The E part of Fehendu, bearing 052°, leads from SW towards the opening.
Caution.—Vessels should not attempt to enter the lagoon except through the Dorukandu.
2011/11/9
Update
Jojo
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